OLD SEPTIC SYSTEMS
Don’t give up on what is still to this day an effective on-site waste management system. It is estimated that over 50% of septic systems are overburdened or improperly maintained but they are not useless and can be greatly improved to both satisfy higher occupancy while protecting the environment from discharge of untreated waste into your land.
With the use of our greywater diversion technology, you will reduce the hydraulic loading to your septic system and improve its performance by up to 80%*.
*figure is based on an overloaded and improperly maintained septic system
Recovering lost performance and improving reliability
Too much greywater from showers and laundry can have a negative effect on the efficiency of your old septic system’s ability to break down wastewater. Soaps are often anti-bacterial and too much of them can slow the septic’s treatment process. This may lead to overflow and the need to pump the tanks more often.
A GreyFlow greywater diversion system can prevent the tanks from filling early, saving you money and preventing environmental damage. We take a lot of pride in our ability to give you the reassurance that this will not be an issue for you.
When your septic tank has the right amount of water, from toilets and is not overly filled with greywater, its ability to break down “sludge”, the solids that settle on the bottom of the tank, is greatly improved. Most of the microbes involved in the breakdown of biodegradable material in the absence of oxygen live here at the bottom of the tank. By diverting grey water before it reaches your septic tank, you will greatly prolong the interval of maintenance, enhance its functionality, and increases longevity.
