Aerobic Septic Systems

Septic Systems

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60+ Years of Experience
Fully Licensed and Insured

Get Quality Built Septic Systems for Your Property

For over 60 years, Kerkman Brothers Construction Co. has been installing septic systems for homes in Racine, Kenosha, and Walworth County. Our team is always on hand to discuss which type of system would be best for your lot. We can also provide soil testing if necessary.

You'll be pleased to know that we offer customized WARRANTIES, depending on the service. Get in touch with us to learn more about our septic system services.

Conventional Septic Systems

Conventional septic tank-absorption field systems, while common, is not suitable for all areas. However, conventional septic-absorption fields will remain common for many years to come because of their relatively low initial cost and low operating cost.

They have proven very satisfactory when properly located, designed, installed, and maintained. The conventional septic tank-absorption field home sewage treatment system is composed of two major elements: the septic tank and the soil absorption field. The septic tank (a settling and decomposition chamber) allows the sewage solids to separate from the liquid, undergo partial decomposition and be stored as sludge at the bottom of the tank.

The effluent from the septic tank then flows by gravity into the subsurface absorption field where it infiltrates into the soil. Call us today to find out if a conventional septic system is right for your new home.

Mound Septic Systems

Mound septic systems were developed to overcome three natural conditions:

Slow or fast permeable soils
Shallow soil cover over creviced or porous bedrock
A high water table

A site that has any one of these three conditions (or a combination of them) is not suited for a conventional septic system. Because acceptable soil conditions are not always found below the surface, the mound allows the conditions to be created above the surface.

Aerobic septic systems are used in situations where standard septic systems are not a viable option. In many cases, they are used to replace failing septic systems.

Aerobic systems are similar to septic systems in that they both use natural processes to treat wastewater. But unlike the septic (anaerobic) treatment, the aerobic treatment process requires oxygen. There are two types of bacteria, anaerobic and aerobic. Aerobic bacteria work much faster than anaerobic bacteria, which means they process septic tank waste more quickly.

Aerobic treatment units use a mechanism to inject and circulate air inside the treatment tank, which accelerates or speeds up the treatment process. This mechanism requires electricity to operate. For this reason, aerobic systems cost more to operate and need more routine maintenance than most septic systems.

However, when properly operated and maintained, aerobic systems can provide a high-quality wastewater treatment alternative to septic systems. They can also be used in some cases by owners of wooded lots, who don't want to clear enough land to install a traditional septic tank and drainage field.

Holding Tank Systems

Aseptic holding tanks are watertight tanks used to catch and contain wastewater from a home or business. They are normally used in places where town sewers are not available and in areas poorly suited for conventional septic systems. All wastewater generated by the home or business is contained in the septic holding tank until it can be removed for treatment and disposal.

Infiltrator Chamber Systems

Infiltrator chambers are hollow structures that attach end-to-end. They are installed in trenches or beds without gravel (except where local codes require the use of gravel). The entire bottom of the trench is open for unobstructed infiltration of water. The large storage volume within the hollow chambers accommodates peak flows of effluent from the home. Infiltrator chambers also feature patented sidewall louvers that allow lateral leaching of effluent into the soil.

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"Kerkman Brothers Construction Co. provides a personal experience with quality craftsmanship and affordable pricing! They worked with us every step of our house building, and have been happy to do many smaller projects like roofing, garages, and remodeling projects! Ken has been unbelievable in helping us find real solutions and retrofits to some of our older home issues including some difficult roofing problems on buildings both commercial and residential that are older than 100 years!"

- Erin Huemann