Bio-Green Biodegrader

Maintenance of Septic Systems using BIO-GREEN® biodegrader

A well designed and constructed septic system that is carefully operated and maintained should operate a number of years before needing pumping to remove accumulated ash and inorganic residues. With care, and good drainage conditions, pumping intervals of ten years or more are possible on residential systems.

Ideally, almost all of the liquid and solid waste is organic and biodegradable however, ash and inorganic material will always accumulate on the bottom of the tank and sooner or later it must be pumped out to restore tank capacity.

Septic system enemies include chemical poisons, fats & oils, soaps & detergents, and inorganics. Chemical poisons such as strong acids, alkalis, chemical drain & bowl cleaners, bleaches, germicides (including mouthwash and deodorant soaps), and pesticides should be avoided as much as possible! Cooking fats and oils should be minimized as should excessive amounts of soap, detergents, and inorganic substances. Petroleum oils and greases should be avoided as should high phosphate chlorinated automatic dish washer detergents.

Organic fats & oils, soaps, and detergents are a part of everyday living and cannot be entirely avoided. The bacteria capable of biodegrading these substances are not naturally available, so they must be introduced into the septic system so it can function properly.

Enter Bio-Green?

Bio-Green is a sophisticated blend of natural (non-animal) enzymes, incredibly high concentrations of aerobic (air loving) and anaerobic (air hating) bacteria, buffering agents, and other ingredients. Bio-Green will liquefy, digest, and deodorize wastes virtually anywhere in the waste system and is especially effective against the most difficult waste components including fats, oils, soaps, & detergents.

Bio-Green’s natural bio-catalytic action recycles dead organic wastes into natural plant food. In a septic system, the majority of the digestion takes place in the septic tank. Theoretically, the effluent entering the drain field is entirely liquid. In reality, a some solids migrate into the drain field where, without treatment, a “biomat” can form and restrict soil percolation.

Stoppages occur when septic action is inadequate and the overburdened tank spills quantities of undigested solids into the field. Bio-Green’s friendly bacteria migrate into the drain field, digest the solids, and restore percolation. Pumping a clogged system without treating the drain field is only a temporary or ineffective solution.

Full restoration of a clogged drain field can take several weeks, but improvement should be evident within a few days.

Drain lines require maintenance too! Horizontal drain lines accumulate gunk and lose capacity at the rate of about 10% per year. Routine Bio-Green drain treatments will remove these deposits and maintain the septic system at the same time!