with any septic system its life depends on how the system is used or abused by the occupying family. A conventional septic system, using layers of sand and gravel to filter the effluent might last 15-20 years. All conventional systems fail because the filtering bed (disposal field) becomes so saturated with bacteria and biomat scum that it can no longer effectively filter the septic tank’s effluent. At this point you are looking at a $30-$40,000 replacement cost.

For the simple fact that the treated effluent that will now come out of your septic system will be more pure (99.9% of harmful bacteria will be eliminated) and environmentally superior to the effluent byproduct of a conventional system. Filtering (cleaning) the septic tank’s effluent (wastewater that comes from your home) is the main “job” of a septic system and an important one, especially if your property has a well. See similar questions...

The main function of a septic system is to take all the wastewater (from showers, tubs, sinks, washroom and toilets) that comes out of the house, clean it and then send it back down into the ground’s water table. The first step is to store all the wastewater in a holding tank, also known as the septic tank. In the septic tank the heavy waste matter (sludge) settles to the bottom of the tank. See similar questions...

Peat moss is the result of accumulated plant and animal material, which has decomposed in a water saturated, low oxygen environment over a period of thousands of years. Peat is valued in the horticultural industry both for its impressive water holding capacity, and also for its humus rich nature. See similar questions...

You will be able to download your Moss Report immediately upon ordering. You will only need a current version of Adobe Acrobat Reader (Version 6.0) or higher to view the report. If you do not have an Acrobat Reader, you may download one for free at: http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/main.html. See similar questions...

To the benefit of the homeowner and local townships, on April 8, 2005, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) approved the use of peat moss biofilter technology for the alteration of systems that have failed and need to be replaced. See similar questions...

The time varies with the season. Shortest times are during the slower winter months. During the busy summer building season, the waiting time increases considerably, often taking several weeks longer. See similar questions...

Main difference is geologic terminology. While both start under similar circumstances (imperfect decomposition of botanical matter without or with greatly reduced oxygen presence. Saprox is found under deep layers of rocks or fresh water (bottom of lake under sediments). Peats are generally shallower and usually found under soil and layers of itself. Location will determine content and therefore effectiveness of the particular peloid. See similar questions...

The time varies with the season. During the busy summer building season, you should allow for several weeks. The slower winter months allow for shorter processing time. There is no advantage to testing your site during this time. During the summer we look for permanent markings in the soil which accurately indicate the depth to the winter time water table. See similar questions...

We are building systems better and better, which, with proper maintenance can be anticipated to last a lifetime. However, on average, a drainfield with average maintenance completed lasts approximately twenty years. The average life expectancy of a steel tank is seven years, though some last much longer. Modern concrete tanks can be expected to last a lifetime. top See similar questions...

Review time depends on workload and staffing levels, but the average turn around time is five (5) to ten (10) days. See similar questions...

Moss does not only grow on the north side of trees, and homes. Moss will grow anywhere that there is an adequate of moisture, and sunlight. (Or lack thereof) Moss likes to grow in shady moist conditions where the temperature is over freezing, and under 70 degrees Fahrenheit. When it gets warmer moss becomes dormant, but may not die. Moss does not have roots so it needs running water to survive. (Like on roofs) Since it does not have roots it can grow on anything. See similar questions...

Discolouration can be prevented simply by sealing the stone with a suitable sealant such as 'Waterepel'. Click here to go to information within this website on the product 'Waterepel'. See similar questions...

There are two major components to a septic system: the septic tank and the leaching area. The septic tank is usually made of heavy reinforced concrete. Occasionally, plastic ones are installed. The purpose of this tank is to fill up to design capacity (1000, 1250, 1500 gallons, etc.), settle out and retain the solids (sewage, grease, soaps, etc.) with a series of baffles and overflow the liquids into the leaching area. See similar questions...

Our civil engineering firm, Bissell Professional Group, has taken each RiversEdge lot and plotted a typical one and two story home on it, and at the same time shown where an appropriately sized septic system would be placed. These drawings are available at the RiversEdge marketing office. See similar questions...

In the meantime, you can try the Kyoto spores available at many nurseries. You can get a tree that already has moss on it (hopefully, locally grown). You can try transplanting moss from other locations, such as a damp and shady spot on the other side of your house. You can set your pots near a bonsai that has moss growing on it and hope that the wind will carry viable spores to your trees. See similar questions...

If the moss build-up is slight, you can leave it. If it is severe, you can apply a solution of zinc sulphate mixed with hot water. Do not pressure wash the roof. See similar questions...

While the area's flora is typical of central Europe (Czech Republic, Austria etc…), the current flora may not be represented in the peat as thru the times of forming, our peat beds were covered with fresh water and many of the botanical species may not be in existence today. Although small in area, the Czech Republic is rich in varieties of flora. Just in bryophytes (moss) alone, around 848 species exist in the Czech Republic. See similar questions...