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When discussing septic tanks, inevitably the topic of percolation areas will be discussed. While most people will know what a septic tank is and even what a wastewater treatment system is. The average person likely won’t know what a percolation area is. In today’s blog, we’re going to discuss what a percolation area is, how it works and discuss some of the problems a property owner may encounter with their percolation area.

There are few things more distressing and flat-out embarrassing for a homeowner than a septic tank overflowing. Although rare with modern septic tanks, spillages and overflows do happen. A septic tank overflow isn’t just embarrassing it also causes serious damage to the environment.

First things first, although often referred to as septic tanks, bioCycle tanks are in fact wastewater treatment systems. Well wants the difference, you may ask? In brief, the major difference between a septic tank and a wastewater treatment solution is how they break down waste.