QUESTION:
What can affect septic tank biology?
ANSWER:
One question often asked by pumpers and other service providers who regularly see the inside of operating septic tanks is: Why do I see such a wide range of conditions? And what can cause septic tanks to operate improperly?
Before addressing factors that can affect the performance of a septic tank, I offer a brief review of what a properly operating septic tank should look like and what is happening in the tank in terms of treatment.
BREAKING IT DOWN
A properly operating septic tank will have three distinct zones. There should be a sludge layer at the
