I just bought a house in the country with this kind of system. I was so confused when I saw that I had a "sprinkler system" spraying out into a forest!! Now I'm laughing because I realize that it was the septic system. Thank you so much for helping me understand what is going on and how to maintain it. (I hadn't even considered what to do when we lose power!) :)
But won't the chlorine kill the good bacteria found in the soil at the drip site that is needed to treat the effluent water being expelled? Like surrounding earthworms etc that would build better soil structure?
Regarding what to do after a power outage. If the power is out for 12hrs, your sprinkler discharge timer will be affected accordingly. If you set your sprinklers to spray at midnight thru 5am, since the power was out 12hrs, your timer will set off the sprinklers from noon to 5pm. Not a pleasant experience for kids in the yard or homeowners mowing. So always check your timer to ensure it's set to the correct time of day, much like you would on your microwave and coffee maker.
So basically 3 separate tanks with air system in middle tank. Can i use a tank with baffles 2 section tank close to house, air pump for 2nd part of tank and 1 more tank after ? Or would 1 tank with baffle be ok with air system
Here is the response from our expert: I am not aware of a specific provision in our Oklahoma Rules about the location of the sprinklers relative to the property line. What is important is that the effluent is applied on the property, or maybe sprayed to the direction of the owner’s property. The spray heads can be adjusted so that they will only spray to the direction of the owner’s property. If the effluent goes to a neighbor’s property, the neighbor can file a complaint at the local Oklahoma DEQ-Environmental Complaints and Local Services division. I would refer you to the Oklahoma DEQ because they recently implemented a new set of rules. I hope this helps.
Wonderful, pay to get your septic inspected every three months! Everywhere I turn, the law is making home ownership impossible using ignorant people as the excuse. Maintain your home, if you don't know how to check a pressure switch, move into a condo! Leave the rest of us alone!
I just bought a house in the country with this kind of system. I was so confused when I saw that I had a "sprinkler system" spraying out into a forest!! Now I'm laughing because I realize that it was the septic system. Thank you so much for helping me understand what is going on and how to maintain it. (I hadn't even considered what to do when we lose power!) :)
Happy to be of assistance Liz!
But won't the chlorine kill the good bacteria found in the soil at the drip site that is needed to treat the effluent water being expelled? Like surrounding earthworms etc that would build better soil structure?
Good information
Regarding what to do after a power outage. If the power is out for 12hrs, your sprinkler discharge timer will be affected accordingly. If you set your sprinklers to spray at midnight thru 5am, since the power was out 12hrs, your timer will set off the sprinklers from noon to 5pm. Not a pleasant experience for kids in the yard or homeowners mowing. So always check your timer to ensure it's set to the correct time of day, much like you would on your microwave and coffee maker.
So basically 3 separate tanks with air system in middle tank. Can i use a tank with baffles 2 section tank close to house, air pump for 2nd part of tank and 1 more tank after ? Or would 1 tank with baffle be ok with air system
Very useful information. I’m not in Oklahoma but I have a couple questions if you still check comments
Hello Rosemary! Please email us your questions to water@okstate.edu and we can get them to our expert to reach back out to you!
Can you run this with a solar backup or portable generator in an emergency ?
How close can sprinkles be to property lines? Thanks in advance
Here is the response from our expert:
I am not aware of a specific provision in our Oklahoma Rules about the location of the sprinklers relative to the property line. What is important is that the effluent is applied on the property, or maybe sprayed to the direction of the owner’s property. The spray heads can be adjusted so that they will only spray to the direction of the owner’s property. If the effluent goes to a neighbor’s property, the neighbor can file a complaint at the local Oklahoma DEQ-Environmental Complaints and Local Services division.
I would refer you to the Oklahoma DEQ because they recently implemented a new set of rules.
I hope this helps.
How much larger is the tank?
Yea they have forced people to install these because they can charge more and the equipment is expensive
Wonderful, pay to get your septic inspected every three months! Everywhere I turn, the law is making home ownership impossible using ignorant people as the excuse. Maintain your home, if you don't know how to check a pressure switch, move into a condo! Leave the rest of us alone!
Don't forget landlords with 80 page leases
An outhouse is cheaper and less maintenance.