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CLOGGED LEACH FIELDS AND SEPTIC TANK ODORS

WHAT CAUSES SEPTIC TANK ODORS AND CLOGGED LEACH FIELD PROBLEMS?

Every day, a septic system receives a heavy dose of soap, grease, feces, toilet paper, food residues, detergents, sanitizers, etc.

If the wastewater is not properly treated in the septic tank, suspended particles will be sent to the leaching field and will gradually form a black sludge.

This sludge, called “biomat”, is watertight and will reduce the rate of infiltration of wastewater into the receiving soil.

When the wastewater can no longer penetrate the soil normally, the leaching bed is said to be clogged.

This is when septic tank problems start to appear.

HOW DO I KNOW IF MY LEACHING BED IS CLOGGED?

Usually, septic systems show visible signs of wear and tear. Here are some examples:

Water backs up and overflows where the septic tank covers are, on the ground or in the house.

The soil is wet, spongy or the vegetation is denser on the surface of the leaching bed.

The water level is high in the septic tank.

Discharge (e.g. bath, sink, shower) is difficult to evacuate and makes "gurgling" noise.

There are unpleasant odors inside or outside the residence.

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HOW DO I FIX MY CLOGGED LEACH FIELD?

You can perform a highly effective SHOCK TREATMENT using concentrated bacteria and enzymes.

1st

Break down the accumulated sludge in your leaching field using our bio-additives.

2nd

This will allow the wastewater to infiltrate and percolate into the receiving soil again.

AND WHAT IS THE SUCCESS RATE WHEN THE SEPTIC TANK OVERFLOWS?

We see a success rate of approximately 80% when clogging occurs.

Considering the cost of replacing a septic system, every owner of a septic system should try to unclog their leach field with a shock treatment before investing in a replacement project.

Here are the products we recommend for SHOCK TREATMENT and deep cleaning of leach fields:

SEPTIDRAIN

Liquid formula that contains both bacteria and a powerful biosurfactant

SEPTIMAX

Concentrated formula of dry bacteria that effectively removes persistent sludge

HOW CAN I PREVENT MY LEACH FIELD FROM BECOMING CLOGGED?

MAINTAIN YOUR SEPTIC TANK

Treat your wastewater and break down organic matter by pouring bacteria and enzymes into your toilet on a monthly basis.

AVOID HARMFUL HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS

Using chemicals in your septic tank can KILL the good bacteria. Opt for eco-friendly products instead.

THE BEST MAINTENANCE PRODUCT: SEPTI +

It contains 1 billion bacteria per gram!

Here are the enzymes produced by the bacteria it contains:

  • LIPASE (WHICH DESTROYS FATS)
  • AMYLASE (WHICH ATTACKS STARCHES)
  • PROTEASE (WHICH ELIMINATES ODORS AND LIQUEFIES SOLID WASTE)
  • CELLULASE (WHICH BREAKS DOWN TOILET PAPER)
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Many of these enzymes are the same ones that your digestive system secretes.

If you have an advanced system (a Bionest®, an Ecoflo® or an Enviro-Septic® system), consult your retailer or contact us:

ARE YOUR PRODUCTS SUITABLE FOR ALL TYPES OF SEPTIC SYSTEMS?

Our products are suitable for all types of septic systems.

If you have a septic tank and a drain field, this means that you have a “standard” installation.

Our products are perfectly adapted to standard installations.

They also work well with sumps, soakaways and pumping station installations.

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HOW CAN I GET YOUR PRODUCTS?

OUR PRODUCTS ARE SHIPPED BY MAIL

We ship our products by Canada Post. They are sent by Expedited Parcel, so you should receive them very quickly (normally 2 to 8 business days).

We also include a calendar and explanation sheets with the order to facilitate processing.

PICK UP YOUR ORDER AT OUR OFFICE

You can also come to our office located in St-Alphonse-de-Granby (in Quebec).

Please contact us at 1-800-378-6132 to make an appointment.

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