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Drip Irrigation System
Drip systems work in a similar method as the lateral system, in that it utilizes the soil as an absorption field to disburse the effluent. Initially, the wastewater flows from the home into a septic tank when bacteria (anaerobic treatment) will breakdown the solids into a liquid form called effluent. This effluent is what is passed onto a pump tank or dosing chamber then out to the absorption field. In Kentucky, it is required that the wastewater be aerated by an aeration treatment unit (aerobic treatment) in place of the septic tank. Once the primary unit (septic tank / aeration unit) has produced the effluent it forwards it on to the dosing chamber or pump tank. In the pump tank it is filtered to additionally remove any solids that may have been passed from the primary unit. The system regularly back flushes effluent through the filter to prevent them from becoming clogged. The filtered effluent is then disbursed by an electrical pump, in small doses, to the absorption field. This is accomplished through a series of flexible polyethylene tubing, designed for wastewater usage, and has been installed close to the surface. This tubing is equipment with emitters that allow only designated amount of effluent to seep at any given time and location, thus, causing a drip effect. The wastewater is absorbed by the soil, grass or other vegetation present in the area. The roots of the plant life inject oxygen, allowing aerobic microorganisms at the top of the soil to digest some of the organic material that may still be present and passed through in the effluent. A beneficial features of the Drip system are that it reduces erosion, maintains the integrity of the soil, provides nutrients to the existing plant life and lessens the event of over saturating the absorption field area. Drip Irrigation Systems, as with any wastewater system, requires proper operation and maintenance to perform at maximum capacity. Due to the complexity of this system, it is recommended that a licensed and trained sewage technician be employed for this purpose.
When the effluent from the septic tank or primary treatment unit flows into the peat filled unit it receives secondary treatment. The effluent is either sprayed, poured or otherwise disbursed over the peat for filtration. The contaminants and small molecules of solids in the effluent are trapped in the layers of peat where they are broken down by the bacteria and other organisms contained in the peat medium. In addition, the effluent is introduced to oxygen for aerobic treatment to generate a cleaner end product. The filtered effluent is then passed onto the final disbursement portion of the septic system which is soil absorption Because the effluent is of such a clean quality, many types of soil absorption methods can be used for the final disbursement. This portion of the system can be any type approved by state or local health agencies for usage in the particular area. For example; rock or chamber lateral field, leaching bed, mound, drip irrigation, or low pressure. At this time, it is not permitable to utilize spray or direct discharge with this system. Operation and Maintenance (O&M) is an important element in keeping optimum performance of the peat based system. Each manufacturer has specific guidelines regarding O&M that must be followed to comply with warrantee and guarantee policies. It is imperative that the O&M plan for the particular system installed be observe. Most manufactures have training programs for technicians so that they can properly perform the operation and maintenance for their particular type of system. It is recommended that only a trained technician, qualified with the specific manufacturer, be allowed to service the unit. Untrained persons can possibly damage the peat unit and could void any guarantees. Other topics:
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Barrow Company specializes in the engineering and design of all types of systems. If you would like additional information on these or any other system, please use the Contact Us section on this website, e-mail us at info@barrowcompany.com or contact us by telephone or fax. Office hours are 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday thru Friday |
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Drip
Irrigation systems are one of the most environmentally friendly
methods of wastewater disposal. In many states however, it is considered
an experimental system and not always available as an installation
option. Some states have approved the use under certain criteria
and have specific regulations and guidelines that must be followed
before permitting and installation. 
There
are several manufactures of peat based systems available on the
market today. Each function under basically the same principals.
Typically, solids are passed from the home to a septic tank where
they receive initial treatment through bacterial breakdown. As solids
enter the tank they fall to the bottom where the bacteria in the
tank begins the breakdown to a liquid called effluent. Approximately
fifty percent of the solids are changed into liquids and gases.
The effluent contains all of the liquid from your wastewater, which
often includes bacteria, viruses, and other contaminants. The septic
tank should have a minimum detention time of 24 hours for proper
treatment of the wastewater. This treatment of effluent in the tank
is called anaerobic treatment. When the effluent (liquid only )
reaches the level of the outlet pipe in the septic tank it will
be passed through a installed filter to detain any large solids
for further treatment. It is important that solids not be passed
to the peat filled unit. 
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