Aerobic Septic Tank System Parts

A septic tank is a chamber that is made up of fiberglass, plastic or concrete through which household waste water flows for proper basic treatment. There are many septic tank parts that together form a septic system; these parts are risers, aerators, float switches, alarms, distribution boxes and septic tank filters. In this article I will briefly discuss about the above mentioned parts of a septic tank system. TG wastewater is one of the leading companies that offer different septic tank supplies.

 Septic System Parts

First and foremost are the septic tank risers and covers. Septic tank risers are concrete or plastic pipes that run vertically from the access ports of the septic tank, these access ports are situated at the top most part of the septic tank. The septic tank risers help in visualizing the performance of the septic tank. Septic tank covers are made of plastic or concrete, it is used to cover the open part of the septic tank. Septic tank aerators are used to assist the waste water clarification process in the septic tank. The aerator pump provides oxygen in the septic tank which helps in growth of bacteria and the bacteria helps is breaking down the organic wastes in the septic tank.  The septic tank switches and alarm is one of the most important septic supplies which help in the maintenance of the septic tank. The float switches gets activated when the water in the tank reaches a certain height and then the pump is turned off. The septic alarm is triggered when the water in the septic tank is not pumped out into the drain fields or in the mounds. Septic tank distribution boxes are used to eliminate the liquid wastes present in the septic tank. Finally the septic tank filters, these are used to hold or eliminate the solid organic wastes from leaving the septic tank.