What are Biomat Constituents?
The biomat is composed of anaerobic microorganisms (and their by-products) that anchor themselves to soil and rock particles. “Anaerobic” refers to microorganisms which do not require high levels of oxygen, as opposed to “aerobic” organisms which do. Septic waste and wastewater treatment involves both aerobic and anaerobic organisms. “Aerobic” bacteria require oxygen. In either case but digesting different pathogens, the bacteria’s food is the organic matter in the septic tank effluent. Less than one centimeter to several centimeters thick, the biomat acts as the actual site for effluent treatment.
