Let us help you reduce the amount of nitrogen on your property.
A nitrogen-reducing septic system is designed to solve the environmental problems of traditional septic systems, specifically the issue of too much nitrogen in the land and nearby water. At Southern Water and Soil, we can install a system that helps reduce this concern. If your Florida property has high nitrogen levels, we suggest installing NSF 245 septic systems. Continue reading to learn more about nitrogen in your soil, and then give our team a call.
Nitrogen is a normal part of wastewater, and while septic systems are good at handling many aspects of wastewater, they often fall short regarding nitrogen. This is because traditional septic systems focus primarily on breaking down organic waste and pathogens, leaving nitrogen compounds mostly untouched. When nitrogen-rich treated wastewater is returned to the ground, it can seep into groundwater or nearby surface water, causing environmental and health problems. Installing NSF 245 septic systems is a better way to handle all wastewater components, giving you peace of mind.
- Water Pollution. Too much nitrogen in water sources causes nutrient pollution, which leads to a process called eutrophication. Eutrophication results when there are too many plants, reducing the amount of oxygen in the water and causing plants and other organisms to die.
- Contamination of Drinking Water. High amounts of nitrate in drinking water can be dangerous, especially for babies and pregnant women.
- Effects on Aquatic Life. High amounts of nitrogen upset aquatic ecosystems, making it easier for harmful algal blooms to grow. These blooms can create toxins that hurt fish, shellfish, and other marine animals, causing the food chain to get out of balance.
- Economic Effects. When too much nitrogen is in the water, leisure activities like fishing, swimming, and boating may no longer be possible, reducing tourism and affecting the economy.
As you can see, nitrogen pollution can be a big problem. If you’re concerned about the amount of nitrogen on your property, call our team to see if installing NSF 245 septic systems is an option.
At Southern Water and Soil, we install NSF 245 septic systems in Brooksville, Dade City, Fort Myers, Land O’ Lakes, Lutz, Miami, Odessa, Orlando, Plant City, Wesley Chapel, Spring Hill, and Tampa, Florida.