What You Should Know About Having A Septic System Installed In Your New Braunfels Home

May 15, 2022 - septic system

There are a lot of misconceptions about how septic systems work. Before you delve into having a septic system installed for your New Braunfels residence or business, get an explanation from your local Canyon Lake septic system company of what a septic system does. Gain some knowledge about the different types of systems and what their benefits are over a public sewer system, and learn the steps of installing a septic system to fully understand the process as it is taking place.

Aerobic Services can answer all of the questions you may have about septic systems. We are a family-owned business that has been serving the New Braunfels area for more than 18 years. We take pride in our work and have become one of the most recognized wastewater companies in the state.

Common Types Of Septic Systems

There are two basic types of septic systems that can be installed: conventional and aerobic septic systems. Both systems have different benefits, and both are safe for your family and the environment.

A conventional system consists of a septic tank and a large drain field. The waste from a home or business flows into the tank and separates. The solid waste settles to the bottom of the tank, while the liquid waste stays at the top. Anaerobic microbes in the tank break down the solid and liquid waste into wastewater. That wastewater then travels through the drainage field, dispersing it into the soil.

An aerobic septic system is the same basic process, just a little more complex. This system also has a tank where the liquid and solid waste initially enter into and separate. The wastewater then travels into a “treatment plant.” In the treatment plant, an aerator is utilized to help aerobic microbes break down the waste. From there, the waste goes into another tank where it is treated with chlorine or some other type of disinfectant. Once it goes through this last stage, the treated water is distributed to the soil.

Each system has its own benefits. A conventional system is simpler and typically less expensive to install. The aerobic system can be installed in certain situations that don’t allow for a conventional system. Aerobic systems are also thought to be more friendly to the environment.

The Benefits Of A Septic System For Your House

There are several advantages to having a septic system installed versus the use of a traditional public sewer system:

• Sewer systems only reach a limited distance from towns and cities. So, if you are one of those that prefer a more country lifestyle, a septic system allows for more options to be located in rural settings.
• Septic systems, if maintained properly, are typically more eco-friendly than urban sewer systems.
• Public sewers can break down over the years and may back up into your home sewer connection if a malfunction occurs. A regularly serviced septic system can last for many years.
• Monthly costs and fees for being hooked up to a public sewer can be expensive when compared to septic systems.

When taking all of these circumstances into consideration, you may find that installing a septic system may be your best and cheapest option in the long run. 

The Septic System Installation Process

Be sure to contact your local Canyon Lake septic system company to go over the installation process. There are certain procedures that must be followed before a septic system can be installed. States have rules and regulations that must be followed and strictly adhered to. Soil and percolation tests on the property need to be conducted and the permits acquired from your local authorities. 

Once that is completed, the installation process can begin to take place. The size of the system will be determined by the structure and number of people using it. Piping systems will need to be installed and the area excavated for the tanks and equipment. The system will then be delivered, installed, and tested. 

Contact The Septic System Experts Today To Learn More!

If you are considering installing a septic system or just need a current one serviced, be sure to give Aerobic Services a call. We would be happy to answer any questions you may have. Our technicians are highly trained and certified to service, repair, and install more than 16 different brands of systems. We are well known for our outstanding customer service and quality of work.

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