Explaining How the Septic System in Your Atlanta Home Works
Bowen's Septic & Environmental has over 30 years of experience serving Atlanta, but many people need to learn how their systems work. For properties that don't have access to municipal sewage disposal, the alternative is an underground unit where bacteria take care of the bulk of the waste. The leftovers are separated into three layers:
- Solids, which settle to the bottom into a layer known as sludge
- Grease and oil, which float to the top as scum
- Liquids, which discharge from the tank, filter through the soil and rejoin the water table
Maintenance to Keep Your System Working Properly
While your waste disposal network is out of sight beneath your backyard, proper maintenance is some of the most essential septic information you should know. As a property owner, you can vigilantly monitor the materials that enter your tank. Since the setup relies on bacteria to break things down, you must limit the amount of antibacterial or antiseptic substances that exit your home. Failure to do so could create an inhospitable environment for these integral microscopic creatures. A professional should also come periodically to pump out the sludge layer and add bacteria back into the system.
We recommend that you fully read the information on septic system maintenance as suggested by the Georgia Environmental Health Department by reading their recommendations here and downloading the information for future reference:
https://www.gnrhealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/OnsiteHomeownersGuide.pdf
We Proudly Metro Atlanta
Whether you live in Gwinnett County, Rockdale County, Walton County, Newton County, DeKalb County, or any other area of Atlanta, contact Bowen's Septic & Environmental for installation, repair, and maintenance of your waste disposal unit. If you notice poor flushing, unpleasant odors, overflow from your tank's maintenance holes, or pools of water in the yard, you could be experiencing a failing system. To learn more septic tank facts or schedule an appointment for one of our environmental services, call us today at 770-483-7802.
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