Indo Bio - Because Environment Matters To Us

Clean and green : As part of the local government's Bali No 1 Destination 2011 campain to turn the island into a top tourist draw, the authorities are embarking on an initiative to clean up the environment and have released this logo. The drive focuses the development of a sewage-processing plant that officials believe will curb illegal dumping of raw sewage into rivers, streams and ocean.

INDO-BIO INFORMATION

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NEW SYSTEM
Whether you choose a standard septic system or an aerobic type system, the new tank undergoes a settling in period in which the required bacteria establish themselves. New tanks may be "seeded" with sewage sludge to start them off, although the incoming sewage will naturally seed the tank with bacteria. During the first few weeks of operation there may be some odour associated with the tank from vents in the system. This should cease once the bacteria are established.
ODOUR PROBLEMS
For correct functioning, septic tanks need to operate under alkaline conditions. Some factors which can cause acid conditions and odour problems include : Excessive use or use of the wrong type of cleaning chemicals. Shock volumes of incoming water (eg from several loads of washing in quick succession or a large number of people at a party). Lack of use of the system while the house has been vacant. The normal bacteria may die off under acid conditions resulting in offensive odours. It is quite simple to restore the balance using hydrated lime available from hardware stores. Mix 0.5 kg of lime with 10 litres of water. Flush the mixture down the toilet 2 or 3 times a day for 3 to 4 days, until a total of about 5 kg is used. If desired, 5 kg of lime to 10 liters of water can be used in one hit, however this can be more difficult to flush through the system, especially with new dual flush cisterns. If the odours persist, repeat after 7 days.
GENERAL HINTS FOR CARING FOR YOUR SEPTIC SYSTEM
Mosquito Control, ensure vents have mosquito-proof mesh fitted, ensure inspection openings and tanks are sealed. Cleaners, use products labelled as biodegradable or septic-safe, follow directions for use and use in moderation, use alternative cleaners such as bicarbonate of soda, pure soap, borax, vinegar, lemon juice, cloudy ammonia, etc. Toilet Paper, use only biodegradable toilet paper. Facial tissues, sanitary napkins, tampons and disposable nappies or nappy liners should not be flushed down the toilet. Food Scraps should go into the bin or to compost, not down the sink. Water Use, to save money and care for your septic, minimize water use, eg by suds-saving or spreading wash loads over the week. Desludging, all types of septic tanks require desludging by professional contractors at least every four years. Some tanks may require more frequent pump-outs depending on size and use. Desludging prevents solid materials from passing out of the sludge chamber of the septic tank, be it a standard or aerobic system, into soakage trenches, common effluent schemes, clarification chambers or irrigation systems. Solids passing into these areas will clog the pores in soil preventing absorption of effluent, or block pipes and pumps, all of which can result in costly repairs and present a risk to health when failures occur.
PROHIBITED DISCHARGES
Whether you choose a standard septic system or an aerobic type system, the new tank undergoes a settling Some materials simply must not enter your septic system, otherwise problems will almost certainly occur. These include : Stormwater from downpipes or rainwater tank overflows. Backwash water from pools, spa pools or water softeners.Solid materials such as paper, plastic, sanitary napkins, tampons, nappies or nappy liners. Trade waste from commercial or industrial premises. Paint, petroleum products or other solvents, strong alkaline, acid or bleaching agents, Thinner, mechanical oil, HCL, Remover.
FURTHER INFORMATION
Servicing, Maintenances are almost free. Maintenance, depending on the type of system, may include checking the blowers, contact media, pipe work, valves, diffusers, effluent clarity, sludge return, removal of excess scum, testing the pump and general operation of the system. A supply of chlorine tablets sufficient to last until the next scheduled service must be installed in the unit. Septic tank pump-out, The septic tank needs to be pumped out every 4 years or more often according to approval conditions. Pumping out of the septic tank must be done by a licensed contractor. Panel control, All aerobic systems can be provided with an alarm system to alert occupants to an electrical or mechanical malfunction. The alarm can have an audible and visual (indicator light) component with muting for the audible alarm. The fault indicators should be located inside the premises preferably within the kitchen or laundry or other location.