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Different Types of Septic Systems

There are several different types of septic systems. See which types may be suitable for you or your business.[/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”50″][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” text_align=”left” el_id=”section1″][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ width=”1/1″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]

1. Conventional Septic Systems

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Defining different parts of a Septic System

Before jumping into the two different types of conventional septic systems, it is important to understand some basic terminology. First, a septic system is actually a series of processes which remove waste from the home through water disposal. When you flush a toilet, take a shower, wash your hands, do laundry, or clean your dishes, you are putting different types of waste down the drain that needs to go somewhere. Traditional plumbing often drops most of this waste into underground sewers, but in rural areas or places that don’t have access to the main sewage system, septic systems are used instead. Septic systems take home or business wastewater and filter them through a tank called a septic tank, which filters out the sediment and waste and allows it to settle at the bottom of the tank. The water is then moved into the drainfield, a series of underground pipes that allow the water to filter into the ground before it reaches a hardpan or water table. A hardpan is generally solid clay or rock, and the water table is very wet earth right above clean groundwater. All of these systems work together to remove waste from your home and introduce water back into the environment.

Gravity Septic System

The first type of septic system A gravity septic system, also called a gravity drainfield, works by allowing a septic tank to drain into a system of trenches buried in the ground. The system relies on gravity to transfer the liquid waste from a higher point, the septic tank, to a lower point, the drainfield. In any gravity-driven system, it is imperative that the drainfield is buried low enough that the liquid waste has a place to flow and doesn’t cause backup or other drainage issues.

Standard gravity systems often consist of a network of piping that is laid in two to three-foot trenches filled with gravel. The pipes themselves are often about 4 inches wide and are perforated, which allows the system to retain waste but allow excess water to filter into the ground. The water that seeps into the ground goes through several natural processes that completely filter the water before it reaches the hardpan or water table. What was once wastewater is completely clean before it reaches groundwater and is again reintroduced to the water cycle. The key for the best water filtration greatly depends on how oxygenated the soil beneath the drainfield is, if the soil is dry and permeable, and if there is enough soil between the drainfield and the water table, all factors which ABC pumping considers before helping clients install septic systems for their homes or businesses.

The size of the drainfield itself and how much piping is needed depends on how much water is anticipated to be used in a home or business on a given day. The size is also determined by the type of soil and how hard it is for water to permeate the ground. Larger homes and businesses can anticipate that their drainfield they need in their conventional septic system will need a larger drainfield. Current estimates suggest that 1 person, in a given day, uses anywhere between 80 to 100 gallons of water for showering, washing, and removing human waste. Even small businesses with 20 employees, for example, are looking at roughly 80% more water usage than a standard 4-person home within a given day, which is significant when it comes to determining septic tank size. The type of soil needed for drainfields in the Boise area is generally not of concern, and most areas consist of dry, oxygenated soil that is far enough the water table that the water can be filtered with no problems.

Pressure Distribution Septic System

The second type of conventional or standard septic system is often referred to as a pressure distribution septic system. Pressure distribution is commonly used when a standard gravity system is unable to work, usually due to the natural surrounding topography of a home or business, such as one where a soil disposal area is located upslope or the tank is located too far away from the drainfield. Pressure distribution systems also generally work better if the soil beneath the drainfield is sandy or unfavorable for gravity water filtration.

The way pressure systems work is quite easy and intuitive. Instead of using gravity to push wastewater from the septic tank to the drainfield, a small pump and pipe are installed to manually push the water into the drainfield. The pump also commonly works on a timer, unlike a gravity system, which disperses wastewater at set intervals during the day. For many, this is advantageous, as it can allow rocky or sandy soil to absorb water easier and it disperses the water at set times of the day so the soil beneath the drainfield doesn’t become too saturated during peak water times throughout the day.

A pressure distribution system also has more control over how water is dispersed within the tubing of the drainfield itself. Most gravity-controlled drainfields have little control over which pipes will be used most in the system, but a pressure distribution septic system can evenly disperse wastewater for a balanced usage of pipes throughout the drainfield for even wear and tear.

The maintenance of a pressure distribution septic system is slightly different from that of a standard gravity system as well. Any traffic or construction downslope from the drainfield can prevent soil penetration, increase the potential for soil compaction, and even allow for soil frost, so it is best to ensure that several yards surrounding the drainfield remain undisturbed. It is also a good practice to maintain grass over the drainfield area, as this condones the uptake of excess water that may have difficulty permeating sandy soil.

Your Septic System

If you have questions about either of these systems or need pumping services to clean out your septic system, call ABC Pumping today! We remove septic waste from the Meridian – Boise area for anyone who may have one of these conventional systems.[/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”25″][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” text_align=”left” el_id=”section2″][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ width=”1/1″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]

2. Alternative Systems

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3. Proprietary Septic Systems

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