The Septic Services Gazette

Are you experience problems with your existing septic system?

Septic Services has introduced the Retro-Air Rejuvenator System that provides a complete drainfield rejuvenation system that returns a failed existing septic system back to optimal flow and performance.

The Retro-Air can be used in new or existing septic systems and can be installed in single or multiple compartment septic tanks.

The Retro-Air Rejuvenator System eliminates clogged drainfield bio-mat as well as other secondary treatment systems and is recommended in aeration systems that are prone to backup.

The Retro-Air uses the aerobic process to restore failed anaerobic installations or to prevent failures in newly constructed septic systems by delivering a constant flow of air to the diffuser. Over time, aerobic bacteria consume the bio-mat allowing the soil to absorb effluent once again.

The Retro-Air is quick and easy install and requires minimal maintenance. Available in several models to fit your application the Retro-Air Rejuvenator System comes with a 2-year warranty. Call us at 800-536-5564 and speak to our sales team to order your system.

You may not think about your septic system too much each day. But it’s important to think about the amount of water you use each day in your home because the soil under the septic system must absorb all of the water used in your house. Too much water entering your septic system on a daily basis may not allow enough time for the solids to separate. This excessive use of water in your house can eventually cause your septic system to fail.

To reduce the possibility of a failed septic system due to excessive water usage, you should remember to follow a few simple septic water saving guidelines in your kitchen, bathrooms, and laundry. These helpful hints and tips will help you reduce the amount of water entering your septic system.

Septic Water Saving Tips and Hints

• Flush the toilet only when necessary – Don’t use the toilet as a wastebasket
• Check for leaky toilets and sink faucets – a small drip can waste gallons of water each day
• Don’t leave the faucet on while brushing your teeth or shaving
• Install water efficient shower heads and take shorter showers
• Keep a cold water of pitcher in the refrigerator instead getting a glass of water from the sink.
• Do not wash dishes under a running faucet
• If you have a dishwasher, only use turn it on when it is full
• Clean fruits and vegetables in a pan of water instead of under a running faucet
• Use proper load size settings when doing laundry

These are just a few helpful tips that will reduce the total gallons of water that you use in your house each day. Remember to teach all the other members of your house about the importance of reducing their own consumption of water throughout the day. Your septic system will operate more efficiently and will save you from costly repairs in the future. The EPA publishes a Homeowner’s Guide to Septic Systems that provides more water saving hints.

Aerobic septic systems use a pump or aerator to introduce dissolved oxygen into the septic tank. This process is called aeration and it helps aerobic bacteria grow and thrive. Aerobic bacteria consume organic material and can consume up to 98% of solids in your septic system. This is why it’s important to keep that pump or aerator in proper working order so your aerobic septic system is operating at peak efficiency.

For those that are using a shaft aerator, you can extend the life of your shaft aerator with some simple regular maintenance. This video explains the different parts of a shaft aerator as well as how to maintain and rebuild a shaft aerator.