Saving The Earth, One Septic Tank At A Time

For any living creature on the planet, its habitat is where it seeks food, shelter, and protection. This is also true for humans.

The difference between humans and most other species on Earth is our propensity towards wilful destruction of habitats.

Whether in the name of development through unsustainable economic practices or simply through negligent management of hazardous material and even household waste, humans have been responsible for some truly devastating environmental chaos.

Loss of habitat for any species is not simply losing their homes. It has a major impact on the continued existence of that species.

And it has a tremendous impact on our immediate biodiversity.

Habitat loss is also a threat to the continued life on Earth itself.

As trees and plants give way to bridges and buildings, birds and insects either die off or leave, affecting ongoing pollination and thus further reducing the potential for new life.

A minimal loss of biodiversity can be attributed to natural, evolutionary factors.

The rate at which man-made interventions have been affecting the planet over the past several decades, however, can spell disaster for us too.

The increasing human population, leading to the need for human dwellings and land for food production, is one of the major historical causes of deforestation globally.

This has resulted in habitat destruction and fragmentation for a vast number of species.

Allied to our growing population is our modern, ultra-efficient mechanised food production system.

Agricultural farmlands have taken over vast swathes of forested areas around the world.

Pesticides and other chemicals used in the farming process have reduced soil fertility levels while also polluting water bodies with chemical runoff.

Monocultures and GMO foods have taken over native plants and foods, further affecting ecosystems everywhere.

The use of fossil fuels and energy-intensive, consumptive lifestyles has exacerbated the impact of climate change, affecting plant and animal life worldwide.

We have less than 12 years left to minimise the threat climate change can cause to continued life on Earth.

Habitat destruction requires large-scale, coordinated action at all levels—individual and collective—to ensure we can coexist with nature.

We need to engage with civic bodies and governments to ensure that regulations prioritize the Earth and are effectively enforced.

We need corporations to implement green practices.

We need to change our food production system to a more sustainable and compassionate one.

But like pretty much everything else, change has to begin at home first.

In the context of this post, that change can begin with your septic tank.

Septic tank? What does my septic tank have to do with habitat loss around the world?

Plenty. For starters, an improperly maintained septic tank, especially when subjected to chemicals, will not be able to degrade waste as quickly or effectively.

This leads to the accumulation of scum and waste, resulting in foul odours.

If your septic tank isn’t working properly, it causes a gradual build-up of sludge, which will eventually leach into the surrounding soil.

This run-off of untreated or partially treated sewage is rife with harmful bacteria and pathogens that can affect your health and also that of animal and plant life in the vicinity.

Over time, this waste will also seep into groundwater, further harming the habitat.

Apart from the foul odour and the aesthetic blight that untreated sewage is, it is also a carrier of many illnesses that can even prove fatal.

Keeping your septic tank safe and healthy is crucial in maintaining a safe and healthy environment around you.

Bioclean Septic can give your septic tank the TLC it needs to ensure it continues to perform its job at peak levels consistently.

Bioclean Septic helps maintain the balance of microbes within your septic tank.

The microbes in Bioclean Septic ensure that the septic tank degrades waste effectively, naturally, and efficiently.

Bioclean Septic can also counter the ill effects of sustained exposure to chemicals from household cleaning products.

Regular use of Bioclean Septic also reduces the need for pump-outs and physical waste removal from your septic tank, thereby reducing human exposure to toxic gases that would otherwise be present in the tank.

Bioclean Septic represents a technological revolution in maintaining septic tank health. But even superheroes need help sometimes.

Your septic tank will function more efficiently if you follow a few basic practices.

Conserve water – don’t overload your septic tank with water so it can work more efficiently.

Flush responsibly – septic tanks are designed to break down organic waste only, not chemicals, plastics, or grease.

Use safe cleaning products – your chemical-based cleaning products inevitably end up in the septic tank, affecting its natural microflora.

Maintain often – ensure the area around your septic tank is free of tree roots that could puncture the tank.

Clean regularly – while Bioclean Septic will reduce the frequency of cleaning and pumping your septic tank needs, it won’t eliminate them.

Untreated waste poses a significant threat to both public health and the environment. Using your septic tank responsibly will ensure you are part of the solution, not part of the problem.