Say Good-Bye To Smelly, Sluggish Septic Tanks, With Shactivate! With Shactivate, your septic system will work properly because our solution addresses the bio-solids that are the root cause of the problem.
• Reduces odors and harmful gases providing a safer and more pleasant environment in communities, households, collection and storage facilities.
• Reduces organic sludge, saving time and money on pumping and dredging; increase volume retention and storage capabilities.
• Stabilizes contaminants and nutrients resulting in a healthier environment for microbes to function and aids in meeting effluent release requirements for treatment facilities.
APPLICATION RATES
• Home Septic Systems: 1 liter (1 US qt) Shactivate per person per year. Flush down toilets or drains, applying 1/2 in spring and 1/2 in fall.
• Recreational Vehicles: After emptying the wastewater holding tank, pour 250 ml (8 oz) of Shactivate down the toilet or drain and flush with enough water to carry all the Shactivate into the tank. Repeat each time tank is emptied. For a small tank, use 125 ml (4 oz) Shactivate per treatment
• Outdoor Toilet: Apply 1 L (1 US qt) of Shactivate to holding tanks up to 5000 liters (1320 US gal) after each cleaning. For heavy use, apply an additional 250ml (8 oz) Shactivate every 1-2 weeks. NOTE: For larger holding tanks, add an additional 1 L (1 US qt) Shactivate for each additional 5000 liters (1320 US gal) of capacity.
• Toilets with dug earthen pits: Mix 250 ml (8 oz) of Shactivate into 20 L (5 US gal) of water and splash down the hole attempting to moisten the entire pit surface. Repeat every two weeks or when odors reappear.
• Commercial Portable Toilets: After cleaning, add 250 ml (8 oz) of Shactivate to 40 L (10 US gal) of water before using. For small tanks (12-15 US gal), apply 125 ml (4 oz) Shactivate to 20 litres (5 US gal) of water.
• Grease Traps - Restaurants & Processing Plants: Apply 1 litre (1 US qt) of Shactivate to grease trap drain or tank followed by an additional 125 ml (4 oz) at the end of each day. Please contact SHAC Head Office to determine application rates for large tanks exceeding 150 gals in volume.
• Industrial / Municipal Sewage Lagoons / Systems: Contact Elemental Bioremediation for a complete assessment of your lagoon(s) / system.