RESIDENTIAL SEPTIC REPAIR
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Dec 28, 2016
CASE STUDY: TINY HILLSIDE LOT WITH VERY STEEP SLOPES
Dec 16, 2016
BEFORE YOU BUY A HOME WITH A SEPTIC TANK
Here are the things to inspect if the home you want to purchase has a septic system
The first thing to do is have the septic tank PUMPED and INSPECTED
A DYE TEST should be done on the dispersal field to ensure that it is in good operating condition with no surfacing effluent
Ask your inspector whether the septic system is PROPERLY SIZED for future home additions and renovations
All MECHANICAL PARTS should be thoroughly inspected, tested and replaced if necessary
Better Than Septic offers a full range of residential and commercial septic services throughout California, including real estate inspections
Call us for more information
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Dec 9, 2016
AQUAKLEAR APPROVED IN NORTH BAY
AquaKlear treatment systems are widely available throughout California's northern Bay Area in Marin, Sonoma, Napa and Mendocino counties
AquaKlear septic can help you build, renovate or solve a problem
AquaKlear adds value to small lots & difficult properties with steep slopes, poor soils & high groundwater
AquaKlear's feature packed treatment systems are more affordable to install, operate & maintain
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Oct 13, 2016
Sep 26, 2016
Sep 20, 2016
LEED CERTIFIED HOME USES AQUAKLEAR
Stunning Northern California home is awarded *LEED Platinum Certification* for its sustainable systems that improve the environment
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| Renewable energy & clean water systems highlight this LEED Certified home overlooking the ocean |
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| AquaKlear transforms sewage into recycled water |
With an emphasis on its water reuse capabilities, the owners chose AquaKlear to treat the sewage generated from multiple buildings
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| A restored meadow is the dispersal field for recycled water from the AquaKlear unit |
The safe, clean recycled water is then dispersed into a subsurface dripfield across a restored meadow overlooking the ocean
When your project requires the most environmentally friendly approach... choose AquaKlear wastewater treatment
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Sep 16, 2016
LET'S DIG A HOLE & FILL IT WITH WATER
A percolation test - "perc test" - determines how quickly water is absorbed into the soil
Percolation tests provide crucial information that is used to design, size & locate a septic system's dispersal field
Several holes are dug in the areas of the proposed dispersal field & presoaked for a certain amount of time
Usually expressed in "inches per minute", the soil percolation rate is the number of inches the water level dropped over time
Example: test hole #1 showed a percolation rate of 3 inches in 30 minutes
If your property's perc rate is too fast or too slow, you may need to install an AquaKlear advanced treatment unit to mitigate your soil issues
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Aug 23, 2016
Jul 27, 2016
DENITRIFICATION WITH AQUAKLEAR
Contamination of groundwater with nitrates is a widely documented problem
SOURCES OF NITROGEN
AQUAKLEAR PROTECTS THE ENVIRONMENT
Oxygen from
our fine air bubble diffuser creates a powerful microbial
mass that breaks down organic materials and removes contaminants from
the wastewater
Our amazing Skimmer automatically
clears the surface of the clarifier and returns floatable waste back
to the aeration zone
DENITRIFYING WASTEWATER
AquaKlear's nitrogen reduction series
recirculates skimmed effluent back to the high-carbon, low oxygen
environment in the pretreatment tank, which is ideal for microbes
that reduce nitrates to nitrogen gas
CERTIFIED TREATMENT
Our ANSI/NSF Standard 245 systems
reliably reduce total nitrogen by more than 50%
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Jun 20, 2016
CASE STUDY: TINY AWKWARD LOT
AquaKlear is perfect for small lots
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| AquaKlear AK500F being installed |
Adjacent to a waterway, this steeply sloped property with very limited space uses AquaKlear treatment to protect the environment and enhance the life of the leach field
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© 2016 Better Than Septic. All rights reserved.May 27, 2016
PREVENT THE SPREAD OF ZIKA
The Zika virus is most commonly spread by the bite from an infected mosquito
Things you should know about mosquitoes:
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| Mosquitoes need just 1" of standing water to lay its eggs |
- Mosquito activity increases with warm weather
- Mosquitoes rest in tall grass, weeds & brush near homes & buildings
- Mosquitoes lay their eggs in standing water (and it doesn't have to be a pond!)
- Mosquito eggs are found in:
Cans, buckets, trash cans, barrels, jars, bird baths, neglected pools, gutters, pet dishes, flower pots, old tires, irrigation control boxes, & even septic systems
You can help control mosquitoes on your property by eliminating sources of standing water:
- Patrol your property after every period of rain & dispose of empty cans, buckets, flowerpots, old tires & trash cans
- Clear clogged rain gutters
- Change bird bath & fountain water weekly
- Empty wading pools when not in use
- Clean & chlorinate pools & hot tubs
- Drain water from atop swimming pool covers
- Change pet water daily
- Clip tall grass & weeds from near the house or where people use the yard
- Secure all lids to the septic tank & screen roof plumbing vents
How to avoid being bitten by mosquitoes:
- Check & repair all screens
- Avoid mosquito habitats (heavy brush or standing water)
- Wear long sleeved shirts & pants
- Use mosquito repellent with DEET
- Limit time outdoors when mosquitoes are present
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May 9, 2016
CASE STUDY: MODERN HOME IN RIVER FLOODPLAIN
AquaKlear protects the environment
The property abuts the Carmel River and features sandy, gravelly soils with high permeability and an unknown water table
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Apr 21, 2016
PROTECTING CORAL REEFS
Hawaii has enacted a law prohibiting new cesspools to protect the island's water resources & coral reefs
Cesspools are"substandard systems" when it comes to sewage treatment
CESSPOOLS:
- do not treat wastewater - they merely dispose of it
- discharge raw, untreated human waste
- contaminate groundwater which then impacts drinking water sources, streams, lagoons & oceans
- discharge disease-causing pathogens & algae-causing nutrients
ATU's (Aerobic Treatment Units):
- are better for the environment than standard septic systems
- remove more than 95% of nutrients & solids
- reduce Nitrogen by more than 50%
- produce clear, odorless recycled water
Let AquaKlear's innovative wastewater treatment help you achieve total environmental protection
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Mar 24, 2016
AQUAKLEAR HEADWORKS
"ALL-IN-ONE" SOLUTION
AquaKlear's headworks combines filtration, flushing & flow metering into a single preassembled unit
FILTERS RECYCLED WATER
Our headworks includes a filter, flow meter, solenoid & several valves
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| AquaKlear's 24"D headworks manifold |
It is installed between the pump tank & the dispersal field, most commonly a subsurface drip field
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| How it works: Netafim disc filter |
Grooves in the disc "rings" criss-cross forming a network that collects debris between & on the outside of the discs
As treated water is pumped into the filter, pressure increases & the rings compress.
The water is forced through the ring grooves where debris is trapped, sending only CLEAN WATER to the drip field dispersal area
FLOW METER
Before entering the dripfield, the filtered water passes through a flow meter that measures the quantity of water passing through the system
SOLENOID
Our electronically activated solenoid valve is installed on the dripfield return line & automatically backflushes debris from the drip system
VALVES
Our sophisticated headworks also features several valves:
- Air Relief Valves - allow air to escape from the pipes to prevent dirt from being sucked into the dripfield emitters - they also include a schrader valve to check water pressure when the pump is on
- Sample Valve - allows technicians to easily collect water samples
- Throttle Valve - allows technicians to easily adjust the volume of water passing into the dripfield
CLICK HERE to see the technical schematic
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Mar 23, 2016
GENERATIONS OF EXPERIENCE
Our founder is a third generation family member in the water & wastewater industries
"I am proud to follow in my father's and grandfather's footsteps as an advocate for protecting our most precious resource, WATER" ~Jacqueline Sommers
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| Grandfather Robert Morgan |
A registered professional engineer, his experience and knowledge in irrigation design, layout and optimization took him all over the world
He served as president of the Irrigation Association and was later commissioned by their board of directors to research and write a history of irrigation
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| Chapter 6 addresses Wastewater Reuse |
Mr. Morgan's landmark book, Water and the Land, was published in 1993
Commemorating the history that irrigators played in developing and using water resources, the book is a useful guide for industry professionals, even today
"In 2007 I was working on a small commercial septic project and found out that the consulting engineer knew my dad and grandfather! He even had a copy of grandpa's book!"
Father John Morgan
Father John Morgan followed his father into the irrigation, turf and ag industries
A salesman and manufacturer's rep for more than 40 years, he has broad knowledge and experience in the water use and reuse applications
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| Jacqueline Sommers |
"I never imagined that I would end up in the 'family business', but I guess the apple doesn't fall far from the tree in a flat orchard!"
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Mar 22, 2016
WORLD WATER DAY: MARCH 22, 2016
Today is World Water Day, an annual celebration started as part of a United Nations campaign to raise awareness about water scarcity & safety issues around the world
Clean water is something that so many of us take for granted
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| 1 in 10 people lack access to safe water |
Water, sanitation & hygiene related disease kills nearly 1 million people each year
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| More than 1/3 of people worldwide lack access to a toilet (more than the number who have a cell phone) |
Every $1 invested in water & sanitation provides a $4 economic return
The amount of safe water could drop by 40 percent in 15 years if people do not change their habits & the way they use water
References:
World Health Organization & UNICEF Joint Monitoring Program: Progress on Drinking Water & Sanitation, 2015 Update
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Mar 21, 2016
WHEN THE LIGHTS GO OUT... CAN I STILL FLUSH?
Power outages can happen at any time for any reason & it can impact your advanced treatment septic system
If your septic system requires electricity to operate, it WILL NOT work correctly until power is restored
BE WATER WISE
LIMIT water usage, especially if you're unsure when power will be restored - only flush when necessarySTOP all water usage if sewage backs up into the house of or if you notice sewage surfacing near your system
WHEN POWER RETURNS
When power is restored, also check that power to your system has been restored - check for any tripped circuit breakers
If the High Water Alarm sounds, it means that sewage has filled the reserve storage area - your system will automatically attempt to clear the high water setting by entering an override mode
Contact your service provider if your alarm remains activated for more than 24 hours
Click here to learn more about power outages & your advanced treatment septic system
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Mar 18, 2016
IT'S FIX-A-LEAK WEEK!
Fix-a-Leak Week is celebrated every March as a time to remind everyone to check their household fixtures (& irrigation systems) for LEAKS
Common household leaks include worn toilet flappers, dripping faucets & other leaking valves
THESE VIDEOS can help you quickly & cost effectively detect & fix water leaks in YOUR HOME
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Feb 25, 2016
TWO OUTLETS ARE BETTER THAN ONE!
The "Compressor with a Brain" is smart enough to know when and where to send air
AquaKlear's intelligent Dual Outlet Compressor is the brain behind the system
AquaKlear's programmable Dual Outlet Compressor (blower) is a key component of our amazing Clarifying Trio
The above ground compressor quietly and efficiently supplies oxygen to:
1. AK Fine Air Bubble Diffuser which injects millions of oxygen bubbles into the aeration zone
2. AK Skimmer that creates a powerful vortex to skim and clean the surface of the clarifier
A programmable timer automatically switches the airflow between the Diffuser & the Skimmer
FEATURES & BENEFITS
- Energy efficient blower consumes less electricity than a 75 watt incandescent lightbulb
- Quiet operation allows the blower to be placed beneath a bedroom window without disruption
- Easy to service and maintain with no moving parts inside the tank
- AquaKlear is the only residential system with a patented skimmer
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