If you’re building a home in Winter Haven, FL, or Polk County, FL, that isn’t served by a municipal sewer system, you’ll need to look into installing some type of septic system.
Lakeland Septic Company has been installing complete septic systems throughout Winter Haven, FL, for more than 15 years. The two main types of systems are:
- Anerobic treatment units, which are the “standard” septic systems
- Aerobic treatment units, or ATUs
Here, we’d like to tell you a little about ATUs and how they might be the best choice for your Winter Haven, FL, property.
How an ATU Works
Without getting overly scientific, traditional septic systems use anaerobic (without oxygen) bacteria to process waste in the tank. Aerobic treatment units use aerobic (with oxygen) bacteria to perform the same job. With an ATU, oxygen is mechanically injected into the septic tank.
When aerobic bacteria are stimulated to grow by the infusion of oxygen, they do a more thorough job than non-oxygen systems at breaking down pathogens and organic materials in the tank before sending everything on to the drain field.
When Aerobic Treatment Units Should Be Used
Not all Winter Haven, FL, properties require an aerobic treatment unit. ATUs should be used when:
- Traditional septic systems can’t be installed due to unsuitable soil conditions
- Nearby water bodies need enhanced protection from septic waste
- Conventional septic systems might pose a risk to public health
- The home is built on a particularly small lot or has high levels of groundwater
Overview of ATUs
Along with the typical septic system components, ATUs include air blowers, pumps and other aeration equipment to deliver oxygen to the tank. Electrical power is needed, so the installation of wiring will be part of the installation of an ATU system.
When installing aerobic treatment systems for our Winter Haven, FL, customers, we take several things into consideration:
- Making sure there’s sufficient space to set up the aeration components
- Confirming that there’s a convenient electrical power source proximal to the installation site
- Designing and building the system in a way that complies with local Winter Haven, FL, and state environmental and public health regulations
Does Your Property Need an Aerobic Treatment Unit?
If you’re in the process of building a home or are in need of a septic system replacement, give us a call and let us come out and take a look at your property. Our septic technicians are skilled in the installation of aerobic and anaerobic septic systems that will efficiently serve all the drains in any size of home.
We’ll give you our recommendations and help you decide on the type of system that will optimally serve your needs.
Along with septic system installations, Lakeland Septic provides complete septic tank pumping, repairs and maintenance services to keep your system running like it should.
