EPA SepticSmart Week September 16-20, 2024

The EPA has designated this week in September SepticSmart week! SepticSmart week is dedicated to educating homeowners on maintaining their septic systems. Knowing how to dispose of chemicals, household hazardous waste properly, and wastewater can all prolong your septic tank’s lifespan.

SepticSmart Week is an annual event that occurs in the third week of September. Communities, local groups, and state governments can bring attention to the importance of caring for and maintaining septic systems by organizing homeowner education events, sponsoring workshops, or sharing social media from the SepticSmart program.

Read more about being Septic Smart on our website!

There are many types of septic systems (wastewater treatment systems), including advanced systems such as ATU’s (aerobic treatment units).  HIBLOW septic aerators are the “heart” of ATU’s breathing oxygen into the tank which is “food” for the “good” bacteria.  That beneficial bacteria treats wastewater substantially better than a conventional system and helps prevent drain fields from clogging among many other benefits.   Regardless of the type of system, the following tips are good for anyone not on a municipal sewer system.

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Your Source for Septic Air Pumps

In many onsite treatment systems, septic air pumps are the only moving part in the overall septic system, so it must be dependable. Working 24 hours a day and through all four seasons of the year — HIBLOW linear air pumps set the industry standard for reliability and service life. Contact us to learn more!

Be SepticSmart and HIBLOW Wise: Help the Environment and Your Wallet

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Millions of American homes are not connected to municipal wastewater treatment plants and require onsite septic systems to clean their wastewater.  Treatment options, usually dictated by local regulations, include conventional gravity septic systems and alternative systems such as aerobic treatment units, drip, mound, and recirculating sand or media filters.  Regardless of the type, the SepticSmart content is valuable to any homeowner and will help increase the longevity of their system.  Check out this link for a plethora of helpful information from the EPA: SepticSmart week

Septic air pumps are the heart of aerobic treatment units (ATU’s).  The oxygen diffused into the tanks (s) feed beneficial aerobic bacteria that multiply and help break down the waste.  In addition to cleaner water exiting the system, the oxygenated and aerobic rich effluent extends the life of the drain field as it prevents the formation of biomat—which can clog the pores in your soil and cause failure.  Maintaining the air pump is essential to the performance and longevity of your system.

Be HIBLOW Wise:  Tips for extending the life of your HIBLOW air pump and aerobic system

1. Check the air filter every 6 months. A dirty or clogged filter can reduce the performance of the air pump and reduce its service life.  Often you can clean it after 6 months before replacing it after 1 year.  Watch our rebuild kit videos for a tutorial on how to access the filter.  Note the skip-to link below the video.https://www.hiblow-usa.com/support/
   
   
2. Fix it, don’t pitch it! There are few moving parts in HIBLOW’s linear diaphragm air pump design.  Inevitably after years of continuous use, the diaphragms will rupture, and the valves will wear.   HIBLOW sells a rebuild kit for a fraction of the cost of a new air pump.  Don’t toss it in a landfill - fix it in 20 minutes with a few basic tools to save money and help the environment!  Check out our rebuild videos: https://www.hiblow-usa.com/support/
   
   
3. Install authentic rebuild kits. Beware of cheap Chinese knock-off kits that are prevalent on Amazon and eBay.  The components are not to specification, and the materials are inferior.  The knock-off kits typically fail quickly, can reduce the air flow that the system requires to be effective, and can ruin the inside of the pump.  Check out the following article for more information: https://www.hiblow-usa.com/2022/04/25/beware-of-knock-off-hiblow-repair-kits/

Read the full list of tips to maintain your septic air pump on our website!

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Your Source for Septic Air Pumps

In many onsite treatment systems, septic air pumps are the only moving part in the overall septic system, so it must be dependable. Working 24 hours a day and through all four seasons of the year — HIBLOW linear air pumps set the industry standard for reliability and service life. Contact us to learn more!