Keeping your home in clean condition requires many different systems working in concert. One such system is the plumbing and, if conditions call for it, the septic system. Septic systems are vital to communities where access to a large-scale sewage system isn’t possible. While there are many different aspects to the well-being of a septic system, the waste management experts at First Quality Environmental are putting the spotlight on one important element in particular — the leach field.

Mainly used in residential wastewater systems, leach fields are made up of a series of trenches dug into the ground with perforated piping and a porous substance (usually gravel). As a home generates organic waste, the leach field provides an area for that waste to gather and be broken down by a microbial system. To prevent direct access to the waste, a layer of soil covers the trenches, piping, and gravel so wildlife is not affected.

The design of a leach trench allows the organic waste to be disposed of in a safe and environmentally friendly manner. Some leach fields may be designed in a way that allows the microbial system to alternate the responsibility of breaking down the waste. This may be achieved by building separate trenches that filter the waste between them on a regular schedule, letting one trench break down waste while the other recovers and rebuilds itself.

To keep a clean and well-run home, a proper waste management system is paramount. Whether it’s a major system or a septic tank, it allows sewage to be safely disposed of and contributes to the overall health of the home or community.

The professionals at First Quality Environmental are experienced in many different aspects of waste management and are available to residents across the island of Oahu. For more information, call (808) 259-0100 or visit their website today.