According 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 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…
Read MoreApproximately 21 million households utilize aerobic systems-not public sewers- to trap and filter waste from their domestic wastewater. Your septic tanks may require regular inspections and preventative maintenance to keep them fully functional while avoiding costly repairs. Here is a simple guide to routine practices that you may carry out while using an aerobic system…
Read MoreMore than 21 million American households use sewer tanks to filter and trap waste from their domestic wastewater. While septic systems are highly effective, they require regular inspections, emptying, and cleaning to keep them running smoothly. Most home septic tanks require cleaning every three to five years. With the maintenance schedules being infrequent and far…
Read MoreOver 21 million homes in the U.S. utilize septic systems to trap and filter the waste from their bathrooms. Septic systems are less expensive, more environmentally friendly, and more water-efficient. However, these homes don’t utilize the public sewer system at all. This means that if their septic system needs repair, it’s more than just a…
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