Septic tank cleaning is an important aspect of septic system upkeep. If your tank isn’t cleaned on a regular basis, it can get clogged and cease to function. This might lead to significant repair costs or even the replacement of the entire system. Here are the whats, whys, and hows of septic tank cleaning. 1.…
Read MoreYou know that a septic system requires routine maintenance. In the U.S., there are more than 21 million households using septic systems instead of a public sewer to trap and filter their toilet waste. When you care for your septic system properly, it will last for a long time. It can even last as long…
Read MoreAccording to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, more than one in five households in the country rely on individual onsite or small community septic systems to treat their wastewater. However, like other main home systems, sewage systems are prone to damages requiring repairs. But how do you know your septic system needs repair? Here’s what…
Read MoreFor those that use a septic system for their home or office, they probably never think about it until something goes wrong. Even for those that have a high-quality septic system, there will be times when it needs maintenance and repairs. You should keep these warning signs in mind to alert you that your septic…
Read MoreWhen it comes to your commercial septic system, out of sight should never be out of mind. This means for your septic system to keep functioning as it should, you must ensure that all routine maintenance tasks are carried out regularly. Read on for three commercial septic system maintenance tips. Understand How the Commercial Septic…
Read MoreOften the terms “cleaning” and “pumping” are used interchangeably when referring to septic tanks. However, there is a slight difference between these two terms. Cleaning a septic tank refers to removing all the water from the septic tank, including the accumulated sludge at the bottom. While pumping a septic tank refers to removing liquids and…
Read MoreDid you know the United States has more than 21 million households that use septic systems to filter and trap their waste? Our septic systems are pretty vital. Aerobic septic systems mix oxygen and sewage to accelerate the growth of oxygen-breathing bacteria. These bacteria break down the sewage, which the aerobic septic systems then filter…
Read MoreSeptic tanks are one of those things that go out of mind because they are out of sight. This applies as long as they don’t give you a lot of trouble, otherwise, they can quickly become top of mind! If you prefer not having trouble with your septic tank system, then the best thing to…
Read MoreAccording to statistics from the US Census Bureau, approximately a fifth of all US households are not connected to the public sewer. More than 21 million homes have an on-site sewage disposal system, with 95% being septic tank fields. The density and distribution of the septic tanks vary widely across the nation, with states…
Read MoreMost people do not understand what septic tanks are and how they work. This is because they are no longer used in most households. For example, if you stay in a house that is linked to the main sewer line, chances are you have never come across a septic tank before. However, for those of…
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