How It Works
A typical household sewage treatment system consists of a house sewer, septic tank, distribution box and absorption field or seepage pit. septic system
House Sewer - The pipeline connecting the house and drain and the septic tank. Septic Tank - Untreated liquid household wastes (sewage) will quickly clog your absorption field if not properly treated. When sewage enters the septic tan
k, the heavy solids settle to the bottom of the tank; the lighter solids, fats and greases partially decompose and rise to the surface and form a layer of scum. The solids that have settled to the bottom are attacked by bacteria and form sludge. Septic tanks do not remove bacteria and, therefore, what is discharged cannot be considered safe. septic tank
Distribution Box - Serves to distribute the flow from the septic tank evenly to the absorption field or seepage pits. It is important that each trench or pit receive an equal amount of flow. This prevents overloading of one part of the system. Absorption Field - A system of narrow trenches partially filled with a bed of washed gravel or crushed stone into which perforated or open joint pipe is placed. The discharge from the septic tank is distributed through these pipes into the trenches and surrounding soil. The subsurface absorption field must be properly sized and constructed to assure satisfactory operation and a long life. Seepage Pit - A covered pit with a perforated or open-jointed lining through which the discharge from the septic tank infiltrates into the surrounding soil. It is generally installed in sandy or gravel-type soils. Like the absorption field, the seepage pit also must be properly sized and constructed. While seepage pits normally require less land area to install, they should be used only where absorption fields are not suitable and well water supplies are not endangered. Septic Tank Pumping Services
We operate modern & efficient vacuum tank trucks to service your septic system. Our experienced service technician will open your tank cover, pump your septic tank, check for missing or damaged baffles. You can rest assured that we dispose of the waste properly at a local waste water treatment facility. Septic Tank Inspections
A-Verdi is fully qualified to perform septic inspections for real estate transfers. A trained & certified staff member will pump the septic treatment tank, inspect & write up a report containing the system location, details(plastic, metal or concrete tank) & condition of the components(baffles & water flow good or bad). Septic System Maintenance Programs
"Proper Maintenance Protects Your Septic System Investment"
Your onsite treatment system represents a significant investment which you should protect. A-Verdi Septic Service can recommend & schedule regular service or maintenance plans that will ensure your septic system is always functioning optimally.
