Bacteria for septic tanks and cesspools
In nature, the decomposition of waste products of all organisms occurs due to the work of microbes. Similar processes occur in local sewage facilities: in various types of septic tanks and in cesspools. But the bacteria that are already present in the effluents are not enough to decompose the contaminants most effectively. Therefore, it is recommended to use biopreparations.
The principle of operation of bacterial agents for septic tanks and cesspools
Biological products are a concentrate of bacteria in an inactive form and enzymes. Activation, depending on the type of agent, is performed by shaking the container or adding water to the preparation. Microorganisms begin to work effectively in a couple of hours.
Bacteria naturally decompose pollution into simpler substances in the course of their own life. At the same time, the preparations do not contain species that can cause diseases in humans or animals.
Benefits of using bacterial agents
Previously, cesspools were covered with bleach to eliminate odors. Yes, and today it is often practiced, but as a result, the amber of feces and rot is only conditionally masked behind a disgusting chlorine smell that is harmful to humans. Yes, and the environment and the tank itself suffer from caustic powder.
Cesspool cleaner - principle of operation
Biological preparations are more effective and have a lot of advantages:
- safety for humans, plants and domestic animals;
- significant reduction or elimination of odor;
- waste disinfection;
- harmlessness to tanks and sewer pipes;
- reduction in the amount of effluent and solid phase.
As a result, the septic tank will work more efficiently, without poisoning the air near it with stench, and to pump out the bottom sediment and empty the cesspool, you will have to call the sewer machine less often. The main thing is to choose the right tool.
Types of drugs. Which to choose?
Bacteria that decompose pollution are divided into 2 groups according to their oxygen needs.
- Anaerobic microbes do not require the presence of oxygen. As a result of their activity, large particles settling to the bottom are subjected to decay, and the water is clarified.
- Aerobic microorganisms work at maximum efficiency, but they need oxygen to live.
The composition of biological products may include representatives of one of these groups of bacteria or a complex of two varieties, as well as enzymes for the decomposition of organic matter.
In addition to the composition of the funds, they differ from each other in the form of release:
- tablets;
- powders;
- granules;
- concentrated solutions in bottles;
- liquid-dissolving bags;
- cassettes with bacteria fixed on them for local treatment facilities.
There are no special rules for choosing the form of the drug. You need to get acquainted with the instructions for the tool and take into account a few recommendations:
- for septic tanks, it is worth choosing biological products that can decompose solid waste in order to increase the period between calls to the sewer machine;
- special tablets can be added to cesspools, resulting in a liquid and sediment suitable for compost heaps;
- the effectiveness of the tool depends on the correctness of the calculations;
- the smaller the amount of dry residue indicated on the package, the better;
- it is recommended to give preference to a product with a large species diversity of microorganisms.
Separately, it is worth mentioning bioactivators for local treatment facilities. In general, they fall into 3 categories.
| Bioactivators for local treatment facilities | Description |
|---|---|
| Starting funds | They are used to start the system at the very beginning of work or after a long break in operation, for example, when the house was not used in the winter. Note! Some manufacturers have a line of bacteria for the conservation of the biological treatment plant. Microorganisms form spores to survive unfavorable times. |
| Enhanced drugs | They are used at the time of severe pollution and a limited period of time. Then you can switch to the usual tool. |
| Products with a special effect | They are used to neutralize certain types of pollution, for example, soap deposits. |
Biological products of both foreign and Russian production are presented on the market. The most popular are the following products:
Whatever product you choose, you need to follow the instructions carefully to ensure the conditions for the effective work of microorganisms.
Do not forget that biological products consist of living bacteria, albeit in a dormant state. They require compliance with certain operating conditions.
Note! If drains from dishwashers and washing machines get into the septic tank or cesspool, then you need to choose bacteria that are resistant to the detergents used in this technique.
Compliance with these simple rules will increase the efficiency of the local sewage system, reduce the cost of its maintenance and reduce or eliminate the appearance of a putrid odor around waste disposal devices.
