About
septic systems
- Weak
microbes
- Poor water flow
Septikos® cures:
- Foul odors
- Inspection failure
- Wet spots
- System backup
- Frequent pumping
Septic System Problem
Septic system backup
Causes:
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Buildup of oil and grease in system pipes
• Buildup of oil and grease in the leach field
• Heavy input of oil and grease into the system
• Extremely heavy buildup of solids and sludge in septic tank
Why septic system backup
Septic systems will back up if the buildup of oil and grease in the pipes or sludge in the septic tank become so great that wastewater cannot pass. If the buildup clogs the system entirely, the system will fail.
Oil and grease that enter the system stick to the lining of pipes. Over time, the passageways get smaller and smaller, choking the system. As a result, dishwashers, washing machines, bathtubs and toilets drain slowly, eventually backing up through floor drains or spilling out onto the floor.
The septic tank is responsible for catching solids that are hard or impossible to degrade. As they accumulate, they become sludge on the bottom of the tank. If the sludge level is not controlled, either by the microbes or by pumping, it can build up to the point that no more water can enter the system. At that point, backups will begin to occur.
Without proper degradation, buildup of solids can occur in the leach field as well, resulting in system backup or wet spots. See Septic tank drain field and leech field wet spots for more information.
Solution for septic system backup
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Use Septikos® to remove buildup in pipes
• Use Septikos to reduce sludge in the septic tank
• Use Septikos to remove buildup in the leach field
• Reduce oil and grease input
Septikos breaks up greasy buildup by providing essential nutrients to the microbes that live in the system. With a healthier diet, microbes reproduce much faster and are able to break down more difficult substances like oil, grease and sludge.
As Septikos moves through the septic system, it sticks to oily and greasy substances that have accumulated. Septikos is nutrients wrapped in a special coating that sticks to oil and grease, so the nutrient is present where the microbes are most needed. The result is that restricted pipes will begin to open up and allow wastewater to flow through properly.
If the septic tank becomes so full of sludge that water cannot enter properly, Septikos will immediately begin to help reduce the sludge volume. Soon, water will flow normally and spend adequate time in the system to degrade the waste.
