A commercial septic system is really just a septic system on a larger scale, that is capable of dealing with wastewater and sewage generated from developments such as hotels, schools, trailer parks, and campgrounds. Below we discuss some of the main points you should know about large commercial septic systems.
A commercial septic system operates in a similar fashion to a smaller household system. Waste and wastewater travels to a tank where solids are separated from liquids. The partially treated wastewater is then acted upon by naturally occurring bacteria before draining out into a leach field where a filter of layers of soil, rock and sand finally purify it for reintroduction to the water table.
Due to the higher volumes entering the water table, large scale systems need to operate at a higher level of effectiveness and efficiency than their household little brothers in order to be a reliable septic system.
The most common way of doing this is by incorporating a secondary treatment system. There are a few options, either chemical, ultraviolet, or anoxic (an oxygen-deprived environment).
A commercial septic system or commercial sewage treatment plant is generally needed for the same reason a household septic system is needed – in areas where it is not an option to connect to the municipal sewage system. Where this is the case, as in a trailer park, campground, or rural resort, a commercial septic system is the only method of treating the sewage and wastewater.
A commercial sewage treatment plant may also be installed as a supplement to a municipal system. It is common for septic tank service in Birmingham AL to be installed in developing areas where there is a public main sewer accessible to a development site, but which does not have the capacity to handle the sewage and wastewater that the new development will generate. Contact us for your commercial A1 septic service solutions.
Because commercial developments vary so significantly, the cost to install a commercial sewage treatment plant or septic system runs a broad spectrum, influenced by many factors. Much like a home septic system, however, the main determinants include the size and complexity of the system, the volume it needs to handle, and the ground conditions where it must be installed. Contact us for a custom quote and consultation for your septic service needs in Birmingham AL.
In times past, commercial septic systems often used submerged aerators as well as a network of other mechanical parts. This led to significant maintenance costs. Commercial septic technology has continually improved, however, and modern systems have very few mechanical parts, and within the sewage have no moving parts at all. All of this has led to a significant reduction in maintenance and septic tank cleaning cost. As a ballpark, American commercial septic system maintenance costs an average of $400 per visit.
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