Winter Tips for Septic Systems
A properly designed and maintained septic system will provide many years of worry free service. Below are some tips to help keep your system safe during the cold weather and associated winter activities:
•If designed properly, there is no danger of freezing in your septic system. The depth of the pipes in the ground as well as the steady flow of warm wastewater will keep the system well above freezing temperatures. Under no circumstances should you put anti freeze or other chemicals in to the septic tank. These chemicals would disrupt the delicate balance of bacteria responsible for breaking down the waste in the tank.
•Make sure you know where your tank and drain field are located and keep snow plows away from these areas. Snow plows driving over the drain field can compact the soil or dig up areas of the ground and cause damage to the system.
•Installing a riser can make access to the tank easier when the ground is frozen in case of emergencies.
•If you go away in the winter for extended periods of time, make sure whoever is watching your house is aware of the location of the tank in case of an emergency situation. Also, provide the phone number for a 24 hour service provider.
If you have a particular question regarding the operation of your septic system, please feel free to contact our Customer Care Representatives for guidance at 800-356-4468.
Russell Reid Offers New Product to Control Drain Flies
We are pleased to announce a new biological product for controlling drain flies in restaurant and food service establishments. We have added DrainGel to our line of environmentally safe biological products. Restaurants and food service establishments often experience drain fly infestation due to accumulation of organic material in drain lines, cracks, crevices and other non drain sites. The drain fly larva feed off of this material and creates infestation if not properly controlled. Treating these sites with ordinary drain cleaners, hot water, detergents, bleach, or ammonia is ineffective and environmentally harmful. These chemicals can also enter the grease trap and kill the colony of bacteria necessary for it to function properly, causing the potential for backups and blockages. The safest and most effective solution for drain fly problems is to use a biological product that will work to eliminate the biological material in breeding sites without causing harm to other necessary infrastructure.
DrainGel is a highly concentrated gel containing specialized microorganisms in combination with biological support ingredients and essential growth factors. The formulation is environmentally safe, works in both aerobic and anaerobic environments and will not disrupt the proper functioning of grease traps or drain lines. Its thick formula clings to the sides of drains and pipes and can be easily sprayed into cracks, crevices and other non drain sites to eliminate drain fly breeding sites.
"Our restaurant and food service customers often experience problems with drain flies, odors and other issues related to the build-up of organic materials in their establishments" said Eric Niemeyer, Russell Reid Food Service Account Specialist. "We are pleased to be able to offer DrainGel to assist our customers with these issues. DrainGel's formula was designed specifically for this problem and is a safe and effective solution to control drain flies and other problems associated with the build-up of organic material."
To find out more, contact us today or place an online order DrainGel All Natural Drain Fly Controller now!
