Winter Care Routines That Work For Your Septic Tank

Isn’t it fun to spend time in the backyard during winter, soaking up the sunlight and feeling the warmth envelop you in a comforting embrace?

But what a buzzkill it would be if the septic tank in your backyard gets choked with sludge and emits some rotten, noxious smell, and you find flies and cockroaches feasting on overflowing waste?

It would indeed be a disgusting sight.

Let us first understand how a septic tank works.

The waste from the kitchen and bathrooms flows into the septic tank.

The heavy solid components of the waste settle to the bottom, while oils, soap scum, and grease float to the top.

The liquid effluent, located between the two layers, flows out via the sewage network into the nearest large body of water.

The Sustainable Development Goals prescribe standards for safe sanitation technology, and septic tanks and single pits are considered safe options that prevent fecal waste from damaging the environment or contaminating groundwater.

There are numerous indigenous bacteria in organic waste (kitchen and human waste) that get carried along to the septic tank.

These bacteria work on the fecal matter that gets stored there.

The bacteria digest all the organic waste, which reduces the volume of the waste.

This process creates gases like carbon dioxide, hydrogen sulphide, and water that keep the septic tank ‘fluid’.

The undigested waste settles as sludge at the bottom of the septic tank.

Periodic cleaning of septic tanks is crucial to prevent sludge accumulation from clogging the septic system.

Besides, offensive smells from excessive sludge build-up can also move back up the pipes into the washroom and make the restroom ambience extremely unpleasant.

Maintaining a well-functioning septic system in winter can be a challenge.

The naturally occurring bacteria in the septic system are very sensitive to variations in temperature.

During winter, low temperatures slow down the bacteria.

It may even lead to the bacteria becoming dormant and not digesting the waste in the septic system at all.

Ensuring that the septic system functions efficiently in winter can be challenging.

Choked drainage lines, sludge accumulation, and offensive odors often occur in winter in residential areas, as well as in commercial establishments, malls, restaurants, hotels, IT parks, hospitals, and offices.

At very low temperatures, and in rare cases, the sludge in the septic tank may also freeze, which can worsen the situation, causing sewage pipes to burst or clog.

Poorly planned or maintained drainage and sewerage systems can worsen in the winter months, and the microorganisms that keep the system healthy can become less efficient.

Moreover, grease, oil, and fats that enter wastewater into septic tanks thicken and accumulate in winter, making the problem further unmanageable.

Just like bathroom cleaners, many chemical cleaners for septic tanks are also readily available.

However, they do not yield lasting results, and exposure to these products can lead to numerous health issues.

It cannot be debated that commercial cleaners have many chemicals that ostensibly give a sparkling shine to any bathroom.

But they are corrosive and spoil the natural pH balance of the septic system.

They also promise to disinfect the bathrooms, but in reality, the formulations are strong and loaded with harsh chemicals that kill all bacteria they come into contact with, whether good or bad.

There is no doubt, then, that when these formulations make their way to the septic system, they kill all the microscopic bacteria present there as well.

And after the wastewater is released into water bodies, these chemicals also kill the aquatic animals there.

Obviously, chemical-based cleaners are not good for you, for the environment, or for your septic tank.

The first step to keep the septic system efficient in winter would be to have it emptied before winter sets in.

After that, it is essential to use cleaning products that enhance the natural waste biodegradation process without harming the septic tank’s ecosystem.

Biological cleaning products are completely biodegradable and do not harm the bacterial colonies in the septic tank.

Their broad-spectrum power works better than most chemical-based cleaners, as they boost the microflora in septic tanks, allowing all waste to be naturally and effectively decomposed.

These products do not disturb the pH levels in the septic tank and are non-corrosive.

It also makes sense to add bacteria to the septic tank, as a healthy bacterial presence will ensure that as much waste as possible is digested.

Apart from the indigenous bacteria, task-specific bacteria designed for wastewater degradation can be used for the purpose.

Bioclean Septic is one such product that works well even in winter.

Formulated with advanced microbial technology, it ensures optimal septic tank performance in all weather conditions.

It features a unique microbial combination that includes a remarkable strain of microbes capable of breaking down the sludge in septic tanks and sewage-carrying pipes.

The microbes secrete enzymes that digest a wide range of substances, including oils and fats, grease, starch, and protein, that enter the septic tank along with the organic waste.

It is an environmentally friendly solution that prevents clogging of drainage systems and septic tanks, while also reducing the cost of maintaining septic tanks by eliminating the need for multiple sludge clean-ups.

Use Bioclean Septic on all outlets, such as washbasins, showers, faucets, and toilet flushes, and you will see a substantial reduction in sludge accumulation and odors.

With reduced chemical use, the cost of maintaining the septic system will also decrease significantly.

Bioclean Septic inhibits the growth of putrefying bacteria, eliminating foul odors.

Blockages in pipes are dissolved, eliminating the risk of overflow or backflow.

A 100% natural and safe cleaner, Bioclean Septic is essential for maintaining septic tank health during the winter months.

What’s more, you will need the same dosage of Bioclean Septic in winter as during any other time of the year.

One packet of 250 grams, used once a month, is sufficient for tanks up to 5,000 liters.

A healthy septic tank with no offensive smells, reduced maintenance cost, and complete peace of mind during winters – what more could you ask for, eh?

Oh, a backyard?

We apologize that we are unable to assist with this.

When you do get a backyard and want to grow a wonderful little garden there, we will be there to help.