STEP Sewer Package

 Questions and Answers Are effluent sewer systems new?   No. They’ve been around for decades. There are hundreds of them in the U.S., and they are highly recommended by the EPA.  Will there be lots of service people on my property?  No. Service time averages less than 1 hour every 5 years per home. Meter readers for water and electricity come by far more frequently.  Will the system smell?  No. Not if properly designed and installed. Any wastewater collection system will smell if not properly designed and installed.  Do the pumps use a lot of electricity?  No. The electricity to run them averages less than $1 per month.  Do I have to do anything different, since I have an underground tank?  You have to be careful about what goes down household drains. Read the “Do’s and Don’ts” in your Homeowner’s Manual. Actually, these “Do’s and Don’ts” also apply to people who have traditional sewer systems. With misuse, they get clogged and damaged, ...

  STEP System Troubleshooting System

  STEP System Home owner Operation STEP stands for “Septic Tank Effluent Pumping.” That means, you have a watertight underground tank in your yard that stores, treats and filters household wastewater, before the filtered effluent is pumped out for additional treatment. It’s a highly engineered system that uses very little electricity and protects the environment. Your system will work better and last longer if you learn what can go into it – and what can not.  As a general rule, nothing should go down the drain that hasn’t first been ingested, other than toilet paper, mild detergents, and wash water. (In fact, this is true for all sewer systems.) This posting explains the do’s and don’ts of your wastewater system. Do read this information. Do explain this information to your family and guests. Do call Riviera Utilities if you have any questions. Don’t get stuck with a bill for additional tank maintenance or repair because your family or your guests have ignored these guideline...

  STEP PACKAGE COMPONENTS STEP stands for “Septic Tank Effluent Pumping.” Wastewater flows from your house to the underground tank. There, it settles into three layers: sludge on the bottom, scum on the top, and clear effluent in the middle. The effluent is pumped through a filter. Then the filtered effluent (and ONLY the effluent) flows through service lines, to a main line. that runs to a treatment system. A control panel operates the pump, which pumps the effluent out of your tank, to the treatment plant. If you take good care of your system, it will work quietly and invisibly for you, just like any other sewer system. If you don’t, it won’t. That means, you can’t do the following:  You can’t pour grease down the drain.  You can’t pour harsh de-cloggers, such as Drano®, down the drain. (Use a plunger or metal snake instead.)  You can’t flush any nonfood items down the drain (for example, no sanitary napkins, no condoms).