The conventional septic system is meant for properties that have soil with a normal filtration rate. However, there are properties that do not have soil with normal filtration. The soil in these properties filters either too quickly or too slowly. This soil condition needs additional filters to make sure that the wastewater is completely treated. Making room for these filters requires the system to be elevated or placed above the ground. This makes the sand mound system a special type of septic system. If you are truly a responsible homeowner, then you should be able to take good care of your sand mound system. You can do this by doing everything you can to prevent sand mound failure.
There are many ways to maintain your sand mound system. If this wastewater treatment fails, your entire living environment will be destroyed and your health will be compromised. Below are only some of the common means to accomplish sand mound maintenance:
Remove roots and relocate hardwood plants near the sand mound system. It is true that sand mounds can be seen as eyesores. That is why many homeowners try to obscure their sand mounds with foliage. The complex root systems of these hardwood roots negatively affect the flow of residential wastewater treatment. Root systems do not stop looking for regular sources of abundant water and nutrients. The sand mound system is an easy target. When they penetrate the sand mound, they block the normal flow of the wastewater treatment. They even damage the system by forcing themselves through the small gaps and perforations.
Get rid of the heavy vehicles and structures near and over the sand mound system. The heavy weight of these objects cause soil compaction. Soil compaction destroys the pipes and other components of the sand mound system. Cracks produce leaks, which lead to wastewater flooding and backups into your home and onto your yard.
Divert the rain gutters away from the sand mound system. Runoff during a heavy rain adds more water inside the tank of the sand mound system. This causes the tank to overflow. Wastewater flooding and backup results from the overflow. Redirecting the rainwater away from the sand mound will allow the normal flow of the wastewater treatment system.
Avoid using harsh chemicals in cleaning. These harsh chemicals destroy the resident bacteria in the sand mound tank. Without these bacteria, the solid waste will not be broken down. If the solid waste is not broken down, the sand mound system will be clogged and inevitably fail.
Do not dump grease and non-biodegradable materials into drains and toilets. These substances cannot be decomposed by the bacteria in the sand mound. As a result, the solid waste materials accumulate in the system and clog everything including the filters and the soil absorption system. The sand mound fails if this is not corrected immediately.
Consider conserving water to help you care for sand mound systems. Lessening your water consumption will enable the system to properly treat wastewater. You can do this by not using the washing machine and dishwasher at the same time. Regulated water consumption will prevent stirring up the solid waste particles that will just clog the system.
Caring for sand mound systems will make you an ideal homeowner. These steps, including being mindful of water consumption, will definitely help you achieve this status