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Eco Friendly Septic System Design???

Last Post 02 Sep 2011 08:27 AM by buck3647. 4 Replies.

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tlovold

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17 Apr 2008 09:23 PM
Hey, I am getting ready to build a house on the Nicoya Peninsula in Costa Rica. I am trying to find a Eco septic sytem design that I heard of. It uses three different tanks made of cinder blocks. The third tank involves a charcoal filtering layer. Any help is appreciated Thanks Tom

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16 Aug 2011 10:41 PM
There are ecological alternatives to a conventional septic system. One alternative is the use of a black water bed. This process cleans the waste using plants, returning only clean water to the environment.

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jonr

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17 Aug 2011 01:03 PM
I'm not sure what the eco advantage is - it's natural waste and any correct septic system will decompose it to harmless substances. But use multiple chambers to optimize performance. Add aeration if you are really concerned.