Sewage Treatment Plants and Septic Tanks Evolve With the Times

August 19, 2013 – There is a large population that still prefers to use septic tank systems despite advances in municipal sewage treatment plants, reports the webmaster for the site www.septic-tank-sewage-treatment-plant.co.uk. The newer state systems may include existing sludge incinerators, or enhanced anaerobic digestion technology and other breakthroughs that improve the breakdown and management of waste and sewage. Septic tanks have developed more efficient designs as well in recent years, causing many customers to continue to choose them for their needs, especially if they're not nearby a development. Improvements in both large and private residential sewage systems continues to support a strong demand for both options, according to the site. Industry observers tend to agree with the site that septic tanks give many users a sense of local control that remote municipal sewage treatment plants (no matter how modern) cannot provide. “If someone’s just building a house somewhere they’ll probably pick septic. If the opportunity’s there (for sewer), sure, but, it’s very pricey for tap fees.” notes Jeannie Amos, who operates a septic business. “Sewer definitely has come in more in the last 10 years than it was before. (But) there are still a lot of houses that are being put on septic. It just depends on what area of the county you’re in.” Government sewage treatment plants are increasingly upgrading to become more environmentally friendly. E.g., replacing existing sludge incinerators removes the need for incinerator fuel and transportation of the resulting ash to a landfill. “Our regional plan recognizes the economic importance of greener, cleaner processes, from business operations to wastewater treatment plants,” said Garry Douglas, who oversees a regional Council in New York State. “Projects like this recognize that we need to invest in clean energy sources as well as address an aging infrastructure to support additional development.” Websites monitoring these changes in the industry, like www.septic-tank-sewage-treatment-plant.co.uk , also suggest the option of adding local sewage treatment plants to the residential septic tanks currently in use by many homeowners. Sewer water that enters such a treatment plant is cleaned and then released. This would still maintain independence from the municipal while creating clean water that is up to the highest of standards, and reducing the stink that sometimes is associated with septic tanks. Such combination residential sewage treatment systems would be ideal for local and rural areas. Contact: http://www.septic-tank-sewage-treatment-plant.co.uk