What Can A Septic Service Do For You?

A commercial septic system is very similar to a residential system, except when it comes to size. This is because most commercial enterprises require a larger septic system, particularly for business with lots of employees or those that use a lot of water as part of their business practices. If your business needs to use a commercial septic system, the following can help with some of your questions.

How do commercial systems vary from residential systems?

Generally, a commercial system is much larger than what one would find in a house. The systems may consist of multiple tanks, as well as a larger drain field to handle the effluent as it starts to trickle back into the system. A residential system would be too small and inefficient for commercial use.

How do commercial systems function?

Much like a residential system, wastewater goes into the septic tank where the solids and liquids are separated. Microbial activity then starts to break down the effluent further. In some systems, the effluent moves into a second or even a third tank. In these tanks, further treatment may occur, such as ultraviolet light treatments to kill bacteria. There may also be a chemical dosing system in place to further kill pathogens and help with the breakdown of the waste. This is especially true for larger systems, where the amount of effluent would otherwise lead to environmental damages.

Do commercial systems require maintenance?

Just like a residential system, a commercial system will require periodic pumping to remove a buildup of solids in the system. Pumps may require tuneups, but most modern systems have few moving parts to maintain. Most areas also require annual inspections of all commercial systems to make sure they are operating properly. These inspections may also include water quality tests to make sure effluent is entering the drain field too soon. The tanks themselves are typically made of concrete or another durable material, so the damages are rare.

Will the system need a drain field?

A commercial system must still have a drain field, which will be an area on your commercial property that cannot be developed. Many landscapers plant commercial drain fields into grass lawns or develop them into natural-appearing meadows so that the property is still an attractive part of your business. You will not be able to install a parking lot, storage, or any other type of weight-bearing structures on this part of the property.

Contact a commercial septic systems installer for more details.