About the Aerated Septic Systems

Why is oxygen important?
Once a system has the proper amount and type of introduced bacteria and fungi, the next necessary ingredient is oxygen. It enables bacteria to work up to 10 times faster, breaking down the waste sludge inside the tank, while leaving less organic material to be processed in the soil and groundwater.

How do you optimize the oxygen input to your system?
Wastewater studies have found that it is important to provide oxygen for a portion of each day, to speed up the decomposition reactions, as well a portion to allow oxygen levels to decrease. This decline in oxygen concentration allows anaerobic bacteria to convert the nitrates into nitrogen gas. Therefore, our suggestion is to provide about 8 hours of aeration during the active portion of your day, followed by no aeration during the less active periods, such as at night.

What do we provide you and what else do you need?

Your kit will contain the following components:

•   a 1-lb jar of Septic Solutions, to provide the bacteria and fungi;
•   a twin-outlet, air pump, to be placed by the tank;
•   2 air lines, to connect to the air pump;
•   2 air stones, or diffusers, to be attached to the end of the air lines; and
•   2 air line stoppers to seal the passage of the air lines, thru the tank.

You also will need the following items:

•   an outside, electrical extension cord,
to connect your power to the pump;
•   a timer, to control running the air pump for 8 hours each day; and
•   a cover, to protect the air pump from the weather.

You may also need:

•   a 1-inch drill bit and drill, to create 2 holes for the air lines
to pass through the top of the tank; and
•   a sealer, such as silicone, to put around the stoppers,
in order to prevent air flow from the tank to the outside.

How do you put it all together?

The assembly of your system will involve placing the air diffusers on the bottom of the tank. Also, you will connect the air lines to the diffusers and run them through the upper surface, to connect with the air pump. Your pump will be covered, to protect it from the weather, connected to your house power outlet, and timed to run 8 continuous hours during the most active part of the day. The overall configuration is shown next: