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Maintenance Manual for Bloo Septic and
Underground Holding Tank systems
Contents
1. How does a Bloo Septic tank work?
2. Composition of a healthy Bloo Septic tank system
5. Checking and Troubleshooting your Bloo Septic tank and septic system
1) How does a Bloo Septic Tank Work?
Bloo Septic tanks are typically used in unsewered areas and are an effective component for systems
designed to process domestic wastewater. A Bloo septic tank is an underground, watertight
receptacle, constructed of Linear Low Density Polyethylene.
wastewater from your home and separates any solids from liquids, and the liquid portion (effluent)
flows out of the tank after approximately 24 hours.
There are three functions of a Bloo Septic tank:
1. It serves as a settlement chamber for solids.
2. It allows some bacterial breakdown of organic solids to occur (anaerobic breakdown).
3. It stores undigested solids which must be periodically removed (about every 3-5 years).
2) Composition of a Healthy Bloo Septic Tank System
There are three layers to a healthy Bloo Septic tank:
1. A layer of fats, called scum, which floats to the surface.
2. A clear layer, called effluent.
3. A layer of solids, called sludge or bio-solids, which sinks to the bottom.
In most septic systems, treated effluent flows out of the tank through an outlet pipe as the new
wastewater enters. During this process the scum layer helps prevent odours from escaping and air
from entering. The effluent is discharged from the septic tank into further processing systems, or
directly into absorption trenches and/or fields by drainage pipes and trenches.
The Bloo septic tank receives
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Summary of Contents for Orion Bloo Septic Tank
- Page 1 1) How does a Bloo Septic Tank Work? Bloo Septic tanks are typically used in unsewered areas and are an effective component for systems designed to process domestic wastewater. A Bloo septic tank is an underground, watertight receptacle, constructed of Linear Low Density Polyethylene.
- Page 2 3) Owner’s Responsibilities As an owner of a Bloo Septic tank, you are responsible for making sure your septic system is safe and in good working order. Not only is a failing septic system a health risk, it can also harm the environment.
- Page 3 4) Maintaining Your Bloo Septic Tank and Septic System in Top Health A properly planned and installed septic system can substantially reduce your maintenance costs. The following tips will help you conserve resources, reduce expenses and limit pollution: Use household detergents and bleaches sensibly. Only put bio-degradable products into your tank.
- Page 4 Prevent mosquito breeding • Fit all system vents with mosquito-proof mesh and make sure all access openings are sealed properly. Regularly remove accumulated sludge from the tank. • Built-up solids can affect the performance of your system. Household pipes may back up with sewage and your subsoil trench system may become clogged, causing effluent to come to the surface, pool and smell.
- Page 5 If you are concerned, it is important to act quickly so that any system or environmental damage doesn’t get any worse. Please contact a plumber or septic system specialist immediately for advice. Bloo Septic Tanks and Underground Holding Tanks are manufactured by Orion Australia P/L. Please visit www.orionaustralia.com.au...
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