Did you know, septic tank is one of the important elements that must be present in order to make a better, cleaner and more comfortable environment. Septic tank is a type of underground tank used for household wastewater treatment. It is important to choose a septic tank correctly to ensure its proper functioning. You must know the difference between conventional septic tanks and O-Max biophilous septic tanks so that you don’t choose the wrong one. Then, what is the difference between the two septic tanks?
Conventional Septic Tanks
A conventional septic tank is an impermeable underground container that receives wastewater from a home’s pipe system. Conventional septic tanks are made of bricks arranged in such a way as to form a space in the ground with the bottom of the septic tank still being left in the form of soil so that the number of bacteria that breed in it will increase. Conventional septic tanks are not equipped with a good filtering system in treating excrement so that it is slowly absorbed into the ground and the treated wastewater eventually becomes part of the groundwater system.
Conventional septic tanks maintenance with regular pumping to remove accumulated sludge and scum, a malfunctioning septic system can result in serious health hazards and environmental damage. Conventional septic tank systems require periodic maintenance, including pumping out accumulated sludge and scum in the tank every 3-5 years, to prevent the system from becoming overloaded and out of service.
Even so, conventional septic tanks have a high risk of contaminating groundwater because it is impossible for the residue of waste decomposition carried out by bacteria to seep into the pores of the soil over time, then fill the area around it. If it continues to be left unchecked, the area polluted by the dirt will expand even more. Therefore, Conventional septic tanks can pollute the environment, smell, and reduce groundwater quality.
O-Max Biophilic Septic Tank
A biophilic septic tank is a type of septic tank that uses a biological filter to treat wastewater. It is an improved version of a conventional septic tank system designed to provide better wastewater treatment while reducing the risk of groundwater contamination.
O-Max Septic tank is a biofilter septic tank with human waste treatment plant using anaerobic biocontacts. O-MAX Septic tank is specifically designed to replace the role of conventional septic tanks with environmentally friendly, healthy, and practical innovations. O-MAX Septic tank has the same function as a conventional septic tank, which is to accommodate human waste, but the difference is that O-MAX septic tank uses a modern human waste reservoir equipped with decomposition and filtration media specifically designed to decompose waste optimally so that the treated water of the septic tank is environmentally friendly and can be discharged into public waterways.
In the O-Max septic tank biophile consists of three compartments. The first compartment is where wastewater enters and settles. In this compartment, solids/dirt settles at the bottom, and foam floats to the top, then flows into the second compartment, where this compartment contains bacteria and bioballs which function to decompose the dirt that enters from the first compartment. After the decomposition process, the next step is through the third compartment, which contains Honeycomb as a filter medium so that the water released is environmentally friendly.
O-Max Septic tanks biofill more efficiently and require less maintenance than conventional septic tanks because biological filters help remove more pollutants from wastewater. O-Max biophilic septic tanks are also more environmentally friendly because they reduce the risk of groundwater contamination and help conserve water resources.
Difference between Conventional Septic Tank and Omax Biophilous Septic Tank
Filtration: Traditional septic tanks simply separate solids from wastewater and allow liquid to flow out, where it is absorbed into the soil. In contrast, biophilous septic tanks have additional filtration layers, such as sand, gravel, and peat moss, to help remove dirt and harmful pathogens from the waste.
Maintenance: Traditional septic tanks require regular pumping to remove accumulated sludge and froth, while O-Max biophilous septic tanks require less maintenance, as the filtration media layer and plant beds do not need to be emptied or replaced regularly.
Environmental Impact: Biophilous septic tanks are considered more environmentally friendly, as they produce clean waste that can be safely disposed of into the environment. Conventional septic tanks can contribute to groundwater pollution and can be harmful to the environment if not properly maintained.
Cost: O-Max Biophilous septic tanks are generally more expensive to install than traditional septic tanks, as they require more materials and labor to build.
O-Max septic tank produced by PT Orindo Eratec has two choices of the best septic tank, namely O-MAX PP Septic Tank made of polypropylene plastic and O-MAX FRP made of fiberglass reforced steel plastic that is strong and weather resistant. These septic tanks are perfect for industrial and commercial environments, where traditional septic tanks are not effective enough.