Clarifying bacteria
The driving force behind the decomposition of wastewater.
Bacteria are the driving force behind a well-functioning septic tank. The bacteria ensure that the waste products in the water are broken down. Conditions are created in the septic tank that enable these microorganisms to break down the organic waste as well as possible. The stagnant water causes the waste products to sink to the bottom of the tank and form a layer of sludge. The microorganisms (bacteria) then get to work processing and breaking down the sludge. Two bacteria can thrive in this process, but this depends on the oxygen supply.
Bacteria for water treatment
Here we can distinguish between two types of bacteria:
Anaerobic bacteria: These are bacteria that do not require oxygen to break down the sludge layer in the septic tank.
Aerobic bacteria: These are bacteria that require oxygen to break down the sludge layer in the septic tank. Another advantage is that no unpleasant odours are released during decomposition by this type of bacteria. In addition, unlike anaerobic bacteria, no hazardous gases are released.
Tips for optimum water treatment using bacteria
A well-functioning septic tank does not need to be emptied very often. For a septic tank to function optimally, the bacterial metabolism must be optimised. Unfortunately, we see that this is often disturbed and the septic tank therefore does not always function optimally. This is often due to the use of aggressive cleaning agents that disrupt the bacteriological balance. As a result, the bacteria in the septic tank work less efficiently, which leads to blockages and, above all, odours.
