HOW AN AEROBIC SYSTEM WORKS

Simply put, an aerobic system converts the sewage from your residence into a clear, odorless liquid.  Wastewater enters the aeration chamber through an inlet pipe and aerobic organisms ultimately decompose the incoming waste matter.  Eventually the remaining clear water is discharged through the outlet pipe and disbursed.

• ITEMS NOT PERMITED
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  • o   Strong disinfectants or bleaches, other than small amounts normally used in day-to-day cleaning and laundry (be conservative).  Laundry detergents recommended for use are low sudsing, low phosphates and biodegradable.
  • o   Discharge from water softner
  • o   Any type of oils, greases, or other chemical wastes
  • o   Disposable baby diapers and wipes
  • o   Sanitary napkins, condoms or similar items
  • o   Hair, bandages, rags, or string
  • o   Latex, plastic, or metallic objects
  • o   Coffee grounds or cigarette butts
  • o   Mud or sticks
  • o   Paper towels, napkins, or Kleenex
  • o   Tidy Bowl type products
  • o   Beer waste or any other rich liquids
  • o   Garbage disposal should be used sparingly, not as a method of disposing all solid food waste.  In order to ensure good system operation, waste should be disposed of in the garbage container.

CHECK OUT THIS PUBLICATION

"On-Site Watewater Treatment Systems (Aerobic Treatment Unit)."

Published by the Texas Agricultural Extension Service.

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What type of chlorine should I use for wastewater disinfection?

When disinfection of secondarily treated wastewater effluent is required and you are using chlorine tablets, it is important you use a chlorine table that is made from calcium hypochlorite and is certfied for wastewater disinfection by the EPA.  They are very reactive and will kill 99% of the bacteria present in the effluent within 10 minutes.  Follow all warning and precaution statements of the chlorine tablet manufacturer to protect yourself and the system equipment.

WARNING:  DO NOT use swimming pool chlorine tables in your disinfection system.  The chlorine in these tablets are made from trichlorisocyanuric acid.  Swimming pool tables dissolve more slowly than calcium hypochlorite and do not throughly disinfect the effluent.  Additionally, there is a danger of explosion using swimming pool tables since the tables will release an explosive gas called nitrogen chloride due to the fact that they are not totally immersed in water at all times while in use.  They are not approved by the EPA for wastewater effluent disinfection.