Upgrade septic systems for recycling at home
I've always wondered why septic systems weren't ever mentioned among
discussions of various water recycling options. Afterall, the water is 'treated'
and then returned to the ground through leach fields. It's probably not the
best, most efficient water cleaning solution but I found this article that suggests
improvements to septic recycling capacity is happening and is a big market.
Upgrade septic systems for recycling at home
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One-third of Texans live on a septic system, not on a city sewage system. Most don't realize how large that industry really is.
John Blount, director of Harris County Architecture & Engineering Division, recently made some predictions for the septic system industry in Texas:
Better, higher standards septic systems are being developed for an expanding septic system market, he said.
Part of the drive for this is the Clean Water Act of 1972. It says that if lakes and streams start showing contamination and pollution, part of the problem are septic systems that are not cleaning up the sewage well enough. This is what's happening in Texas. Guess what's showing up? Pharmaceuticals that go through our bodies, into the septic system, then into lakes and streams!
We have the technology and know-how to recycle a portion of sewage that is cleaned up in a septic system and rerouted as relatively “clean water” back into the household plumbing to be “re-flushed” and sent through the septic system again.
The National Science Foundation has read the writing on the wall and has already developed wastewater reuse technology standards. Additionally, manufacturers have already produced products that not only changes raw sewage into water that is usable outside the house like irrigation, fountain water, etc., but also for inside the house, e.g., toilet flushing.
The U.S. Green Building Council gives wastewater reuse “development points” toward what they call a leadership in energy and environmental design certification.
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http://www.mysanantonio.com/opinion/commentary/article/Upgrade-septic-systems-for-recycling-at-home-5457704.php
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NOWRA - National Onsite Wastewater Recycling Association
http://www.nowra.org/content.asp?pl=27&sl=48&contentid=48
Here's just one company with an improved cleaning system:
RESIDENTIAL WASTEWATER TREATMENT FOR WASTEWATER AND GREY WATER RECYCLING AND REUSE - http://www.jetincorp.com/residential-wastewater-treatment-plant.php
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