Aerobics with surface application must be disinfected using chlorine tablets or bleach
Chlorine kills harmful bacteria and pathogens before effluent is dispersed to lawn
Chlorine should be kept in system at all times
Only use chlorine designed specifically for aerobic septic systems
Use of swimming pool chlorine is prohibited, does not disinfect waste water properly
How to Apply and Maintain Chlorine Tablets:
Adding Tablets:
Safety – Wear disposable gloves, eye protection and do not inhale chlorine gases
Locate chlorinator, (pvc pipe with a screw on cap located outside pump tank riser lid)
Remove cap and pull out tablet holder tube that is inside
Place bottom of tube on solid surface and add 4 chlorine tablets
Slowly ease tube back down into holder. (Dropping tube can result in system damage)
Maintaining Chlorine:
Check tablets in one month; if tablets have dissolved add 4 more an check in 3 weeks
Tablets dissolve depending on the amount of water usage; each home will vary slightly.
After a few of months you will know how long 4 tablets last and when to check system
When checking if all tablets have not dissolved; just add enough to get back to 4 tablets
Over filling with tablets will result in tablets swelling, sticking in the tube and ruining.
If tablets clog tube remove them, wash out tube and start over with 4 new tablets
Managing the tablet application correctly results in proper disinfection and cost savings
Bleach Chlorination:
What is bleach chlorinator and how does it work?
Reservoir that holds household bleach (Clorox)
Line is connected from reservoir to sprinkler pump
When pump is activated bleach is siphoned into pump tank
Bleach chlorination systems can be installed on any aerobic septic.
What is the advantage of bleach chlorination?
Bleach cost less than chlorine tablets
Ease of use; just remove cap and fill reservoir once per month
We sell 10 lbs. of aerobic chlorine tablets for $90.00 including delivery. Also, NFS approved bleach chlorination systems are available for installation.
