Homeowners on Oahu don’t always have the option of a public sewer system. This is why people in more rural parts of the island rely on Gecko Enterprises for septic tank installation and maintenance. When the technicians at Gecko Enterprises install septic systems, they educate homeowners on the equipment and how it functions. 

The heart of any septic system is the septic tank, a big fiberglass, steel, or concrete tank that will be buried in your yard and functions as a private sewage treatment. Septic tanks come in various sizes depending on the amount of water they can hold.

For example, some septic tanks hold 1,000 gallons while others hold 3,500 gallons. The larger your household, the larger your septic tank should be. For example, a 1,000-gallon septic tank is typically enough for a family of up to four people.

Wastewater is carried into the septic tank through pipes in the home, and, over time, different layers develop inside the tank. Bacteria that floats to the top is known as the scum layer, while bacteria that gathers at the bottom is known as sludge.

Septic tanks function by producing bacteria and odorous gasses, which are prevented from reentering your home by a ventilation system of pipes. New water enters the tank and carries old water out into a drain field. Wastewater in the drain field is slowly filtered into the ground where it often acts as a fertilizer.

Problems with septic tanks arise when the layers of scum and sludge build up and need to be pumped. If they are left unchecked over the years, they can cause blockages and backups. In addition to installation, Gecko Enterprises also provides septic tank cleaning, repairs, inspections, and sludge removal.

Whether you need a septic system installed or simply need your septic tank cleaned, call Gecko Enterprises at (808) 637-3240 to schedule an appointment, or visit the website to learn more about the services available today.