What’s the difference between an anaerobic & aerobic septic system?
A traditional septic system creates an anaerobic (oxygen-starved) environment that is not habitable to certain waste digesting bacteria. Rapid Flush’s unique aerobic waste processing system is an oxygen and bacterial-rich environment that digests wastes onsite, eliminating the need to pump your tank and extending the life of your drain field.
An anaerobic environment digests waste slower which can cause waste to accumulate and create a “bio-mat” which is a slimy material that can clog the drain field. By-products of this digestion process are hydrogen sulfide gas (H2S, corrosive) and methane gas (explosive). Aerobic environments produce a faster, more thorough digestion process, creating water and carbon dioxide (CO2).