Failure
Of The Drainfield, Absorption Field, Leachfield
Many factors
can contribute to drainfield failure. Structural problems
such as clogged or broken pipes can lead to visible failures.
Pipes can be broken or clogged by tree roots, by construction
activities, or by cars driven over drainfields. However, a
system need not be physically broken to fail. Septic solids
remain in the septic tank and must be pumped on a regular
schedule. If a tank is not pumped, sludge accumulation can
cause solid organic materials to be transmitted to the drainfield
where they can clog soil passages and cause over growth of
the biomat. Additionally, grease and fats that form a floating
layer in the septic tank can be emulsified by soaps and detergents.
These tiny particles of fat and grease can then flow to the
drainfield where, over time, they will clog soil pores.
The drain
field, also known as the leachfield, absorption bed, disposal
field or seepage field performs the task of accepting and
processing wastewater, or effluent, from the septic tank before
it returns to natural aquifers below the earth's surface.
A typical
drain field consists of several gravel-filled trenches with
perforated drainpipe buried just below the surface of the
gravel running the length of the trenches. The effluent is
distributed, usually through a distribution box, to the various
lateral drainpipes exiting through the perforations into the
surrounding gravel bed. Secondary processing begins in these
beds as the effluent fills the trench then seeps through the
biomat and into the surrounding soil.
The biomat is a naturally occurring
tar-like substance that forms on the bottoms and sides of
the drainfield trenches. It is made up of living anaerobic
(without oxygen) organisms, which feed on organic matter in
the wastewater. As the biomat matures it grows thicker slowing
down the flow of wastewater to the surrounding soil. As the
wastewater passes through the biomat pathogenic organisms
and viruses are removed. On the outside of the trench, beyond
the biomat where the soil is not saturated, are living colonies
of aerobic (with oxygen) bacteria. These aerobic bacteria
colonies feed on the biomat and keep it from becoming so thick
that wastewater will no longer pass through.
When soil
floods these aerobic bacteria colonies will die off and no
longer keep the biomat in check. The biomat will grow too
thick and drainage will stop. Further, as these colonies die
off they leave behind sulfides, which over time will clog
soil passages stopping the flow of water.
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MEGA-BIO™
To
correct clogged drain fields, mix one jar of the powdered
bacteria formulation with 5 gallons of warm water, then
pour the bacterial solution directly into the Distribution
Box (D-Box), or into an outlet leading from
the septic tank to the drain
field. Follow the application with enough clear water
to flush the solution deeper into the field. Most systems
will show noticeable improvement within 2 weeks, but severely
deteriorated systems may require a second treatment. Repeat
this entire process using a second jar of Mega-Bio. |
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It
is important to apply the product directly into the D-Box
or tank outlet leading to the drain field. If finding
the location of the D-Box presents a problem, the bacterial
solution can easily be flushed down any toilet. However, this
method causes most of the bacteria to end up in the septic
tank, eventually it will move to the field, but this method
prolongs the recovery of the drain field by a few weeks, and
may require additional doses of product to compensate.
EVERY BATCH IS CERTIFIED
If you
are using Septic Seep for a shock
treatment, wait 1 week after application before
applying Mega-Bio. This allows the soil PH
to stabilize before introducing the living bacteria mixture.
You
may have to dig below the surface of the soil to find your
distribution box, or D box. It is worth the extra effort it
may take to find the D box, as this is the best place to introduce
MEGA-BIO™
into your drain field. A metal probe may be useful in locating
the D box. If you do not have, or cannot find, a distribution
box, cleanout, or el leading directly to the drain field,
the product may be applied through the outlet of the septic
tank using a funnel with a length of old garden hose attached.
Place the end of the hose in the septic tank outlet and pour
the liquid bacteria solution through the funnel. Follow the
application with enough clear water (up to 50 gallons) to
flush the product deeper into the field. PLEASE NOTE:
Many septic tanks have a “T” outlet, or baffle
installed on the outlet to reduce the amount of solids flowing
to the drain field. These types of systems may prevent accessing
the outlet in this way.
WARNING:
Septic tanks can be hazardous. Noxious gases collect in the
top of the tank, and tank contents pose a health hazard. We
recommend hiring a licensed professional septic service technician
if application must be done through the tank outlet. It is
the end users' responsibility to follow all local health codes
and ordinances.
Recent
letter to a customer
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Dear P------,
Thanks
for the Mega-Bio order, and your inquiry about the product's
origin and about using it alone, without first applying
a shock treatment of Septic Seep.
I have been selling Septic Seep on the Internet for
more than eight years. When I first started my business
in 1999 there were few competing products being sold
on the web, however, over the past several years there
has been a proliferation of web sites selling products
for use in treating Septic Systems. Probably greater
than 99% of these products are bacteria based. As I
began checking out "the competition" I realized
that many of these companies are making outlandish claims
about their products. Worse than that, they are charging
a lot of money for products that cost them very little
to obtain. It became evident to me that a quality bacteria
product sold at a reasonable price would have no problem
competing in the marketplace.
About two years ago, after an extensive search, I found
a reputable manufacturing company with a unique very
high quality product, which has become Mega-Bio. The
original purpose of this proprietary industrial-strength
formulation was to digest fat, oil and grease (F.O.G.)
as well as hydrocarbons such as diesel fuel, benzene
and lubricating oil. In repurposing the formula we added
bacteria strains known to digest cellulose (paper) and
hair. The end result is, in my opinion, one of the best
products of this type offered for sale anywhere.
Unfortunately, I have no reports or testimonials on
the effectiveness of Mega-Bio as a standalone product.
Most of our Mega-Bio is sold for use after a shock treatment
of Septic Seep. I have had many reports of success from
customers who have used both products together as recommended,
but it would be hard to determine the effectiveness
of the Mega-Bio alone.
That being said, I have great confidence in the product
and its manufacturer. If you are using it to digest
the type of sludge found in a typical drainfield, it
will be very effective. Please let me know what kind
of results you get, maybe you could write my first testimonial
for Mega-Bio.
Thanks again for your continued support. I appreciate
your business and your loyalty.
Cordially,
Carl Perna, President
West Wind Marketing, Inc.
Carmel Valley, CA |
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