Check out my post over on the water and wastewater blog about the Biolytix onsite sewer system which is a huge step to the sustainability of onsite systems and networks including small communities.
Septic tanks have long been a source of trouble for home owners, industrial sites and municipalities alike. The most common complaint is well… the odor.Would you believe that there is a system that uses natural aerobic processes to treat sewage, wastewater, sanitary items and food wastes into irrigation water? An Australian Company, Biolytix has Patented a process that uses worms, beetles and microscopic organisms to break down organic waste. Here is a description of the patented process…
Source: Water and Wastewater Blog - Biolytix System
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The sewer backed up into my home. There were these worms. These worms were long and slender and whitish to pinkinish in color. What kind of worms are these. Can you help me?
I’m not a worm expert, it’s likely that these worms made their way into the sewer system from a broken section of pipe, possibly from a root penetration or the like. It is unlikely that the worms are the problem, they would be helping digest the waste though!