Many dream that their own house or cottage should be fully landscaped. To achieve full comfort and coziness, it is necessary to ensure the correct drainage, but not all suburban buildings are connected to a centralized sewage system. In this situation, cesspools are created or different types of septic tanks are used. But they require regular cleaning, which few people enjoy. Therefore, owners of suburban real estate must use special tools for cesspools, simplifying the cleaning procedure. Moreover, it will be performed much less frequently.
Common Wastewater Treatment Options
There are several ways to clean cesspools. All of them vary in complexity. The following options are common today:
- The mechanical way. It is used most often. During operation, sewage machines are used, with the help of which sewage is removed from the pits.
- Bacterial-enzymatic method. For him, microorganisms of a special kind are grown. Bacteria for cesspools are introduced directly into the drains. With their help, solids turn into sludge. Also, due to microorganisms, liquid sewage is converted into water. As a result of the application of this method, a significant decrease in the volume of effluents occurs.
- A chemical method in which special preparations are used to decompose sewage.
Which method to choose is decided by the owner of the suburban real estate. The safest way of all of these is the bacterial-enzymatic option for wastewater treatment. Therefore, it is worth talking about it in more detail.
Types of bacteria
The cesspool cleaner may consist of anaerobic microorganisms. Such bacteria live and perform their functions in the absence of oxygen. They are added directly to the septic tank or closed cesspool where the waste rots. Under the influence of anaerobic bacteria, solid particles sink to the bottom of the structures. Due to this, the water becomes brighter. The sediment formed at the bottom must be constantly removed. In closed buildings, methane is formed, because of this a not very pleasant smell appears. During the use of the anaerobic method, approximately 65% of the liquid is purified.
Also used is a tool for dry closets, cesspools, which contains aerobic microorganisms. Such bacteria only work when oxygen is present in the environment. If the wastewater treatment plant has a good seal, then for these microorganisms to perform their tasks, install a compressor designed to supply air. Methane is not released when aerobic bacteria products are used. Because of this, people do not feel discomfort. During the application of this method, wastewater is purified to the maximum, and a solid precipitate is formed in minimal quantities.
Properties of substances intended for biological treatment
As a result of human life, waste is generated. Means for cesspools convert them into a mass that does not have any harmful effect on the environment. The result is silt. Due to the use of biological compounds, gas formation is reduced, as well as less unpleasant odors. Such substances do not irritate human skin. They do not react with metal or plastic. You can only use such products when the air has warmed up to at least one degree Celsius. The maximum effect of their use will be felt at a temperature of 3 to 30 degrees. There are also tools that work great at 45 ° C. Bacteria for cesspools are sensitive to strong acids and alkalis, aldehydes, chlorine and phenols. The properties of biological agents must be known in order to properly apply them.
The most common forms of biological products
Means for cleaning cesspools can be made in various forms. Today, powder, liquid, and tablet formulations are most commonly used. Their shape directly affects usability and frequency of use.
Powder products
The bulk of these substances are bacteria for cesspools and enzymes. They are available in the form of a dry powder. Preparations are packaged in containers of different sizes, which allows them to be conveniently transported and also used. Such biopowders have some features:
- The basis of the substances is saprophytic anaerobic microorganisms, which are grown artificially. They can also be found in vivo.
- The drugs are sold not only in powder form, but also in granules.
- The bacteria in the substances are in a dormant state. The packages indicate the proportions that must be observed when the drug is diluted in water. This action is performed to activate bacteria.
The use of such products is not particularly difficult. So, an effective tool for Sanex cesspools must first be diluted with warm water, then wait about 20 minutes. During this time, the substance is infused. Then it spills directly into the sewer. It is necessary to accurately follow the instructions, since without observing these rules there will be no effect.
Liquid substances
Such means for cesspools are highly concentrated. Anaerobic microorganisms in biological products of this species are represented by the whole complex. They can easily cope with various pollution. Impurities decompose very quickly into water and carbon dioxide when exposed to substances. To process an impressive amount of sewage, a small amount of such funds will be required. Always follow the recommendations of the manufacturers to achieve the desired effect. Among the most popular tools of this group are Deo Tural, Wayt Street and Country-Aqua.
Tablet formulations
This form is very convenient to use. Any subsequent processing is not required after their application. The number of tablets that fall into the cesspool depends on the amount of sewage. Sewer odor will be destroyed even if it is very stable. Also, such means for cesspools will dissolve a significant part of bottom sediments having a solid structure. With their help, the drains will be cleaned of suspended particles. When using tablet formulations, the amount of work that is aimed at deepening the cesspools is reduced.
Bioactivators
Cesspool cleaners may consist of both aerobic and anaerobic bacteria. They also include enzymes. Such drugs significantly accelerate the processes that occur when biological treatment is carried out. With their help, the processing of tissues, fats and paper, and not just waste obtained in a natural way.
Bioactivators are highly resistant to detergents, so such substances may be present in wastewater. The drugs are not harmful to humans, and are also safe for sewer pipes. Due to them, the amount of solid waste is reduced by about 80%. Pathogenic microbes will be destroyed, cesspools will become less silty. Also, pipes for drainage and sewage will improve permeability.
Problems that may occur when using cleaning products.
Bacteria for cesspools need nutrition, like any other living organism. Domestic waste performs this function. In order for microorganisms not to die, sewage should regularly flow into the cesspool. The maximum break can be no more than two weeks. Also, antibacterial drugs that are used in medicine should not come from the sewer. They destroy living microorganisms. Since bacteria act only in a liquid medium, the contents of the cesspool must be covered with water when the drug is applied.
Effective modern tools
Today, there are quite a lot of well-known manufacturers of the considered drugs. The best tool for cesspools is selected individually by each owner of suburban real estate.
Among the most popular drugs, Doctor Robik, which is manufactured in the USA, stands out. Currently, it is available in several variations and varies in number. So, biological agent for cesspools No. 37 is intended for treatment facilities that operate in normal mode, and substance No. 57 is used for severe pollution. The drug number 87 is used when chemicals are present in the system. It is designed to protect the main bacteria that process organic matter. The composition of the "Doctor Robik 106" includes six different microorganisms. This mixture is resistant to household chemicals and well decomposes detergents, fats, fabrics and paper.
Also often used is a tool for disposal of cesspools “Vodograi”. It is released in Russia. After processing the waste with such a substance, a liquid forms, which can be used even for watering plants, and only 3% of the precipitate is obtained in the form of granules. When this preparation is used, it is impossible to wash, during which chlorine products enter the wastewater . This procedure must be excluded one day before and after the introduction of the substance.
Consumer opinion
Many owners of cottages today only remember the scents that used to prevail in toilets. Unpleasant odors almost completely disappeared after the means for cesspools began to be used. Reviews of many owners of suburban real estate suggest that such substances quite effectively fulfill the tasks assigned to them.
Once the cesspools were cleaned by hand, people now began to forget about it. Owners of private houses thank scientists for the fact that they are engaged not only in high technology, but also are developing the necessary tools for everyday life. Many users prefer powder substances, since they are convenient to deliver to the cottage and very simple to use.
To save money, it is necessary to use a means for cesspools. Reviews confirm this. Homeowners say that it is much more expensive to call a cesspool machine than to purchase even the most famous drug. Moreover, the length of the drainage hose affects the cost of waste disposal mechanically.