When people think of the term “aerobic,” septic systems don’t typically come to mind. Yet, onsite aerobic septic systems do exist, and they use an innovative process to break down substances in your wastewater. The knowledgeable team from Tri County Systems in Rochester, NY, is here to explain exactly what these unique systems entail.

“Aerobic” refers to anything relating to air or free oxygen. While you may be most familiar with the term being used in reference to exercise, the same principle applies to an onsite aerobic septic system: it employs the use of air to break down biological waste.

Unlike traditional septic tank systems, aerobic systems have an aeration stage during which wastes are digested with aerobic bacteria. These systems are advantageous in the fact that they produce a higher quality secondary effluent than traditional systems, and because it can be sterilized for surface irrigation use, you have many more options in terms of leach field placement. In addition, the leach fields with these systems can be much smaller—sometimes even half as large—as those used in traditional systems.

Aerobic systems are gaining popularity in rural areas and are ideal for residential use or small buildings, where home and business owners may not have access to public sewers. Thus, these types of systems may be ideal for residents in Monroe, Wayne, and Ontario Counties in New York. Plus, the aerobic septic systems installed by Tri County Systems may have a longer lifespan and larger treatment capacity than traditional tanks.

If you’d like to learn more about having an onsite aerobic septic system installed on your property, call the professionals from Tri County Systems today at (585) 467-2550. You can also read more about this effective system by visiting the septic company online.