Honestly, the stuff you shouldn’t put into your septic system shouldn’t be put into a municipal sewage system either, but let’s talk about septic tanks in this post. Your septic…
The septic tank is the building block for your home’s waste system, and it’s how you keep your home’s hygiene safe. While most septic tanks require little maintenance, there are…
Anyone who has a septic system should look out for unusual noises such a bubbling or gurgling sound. These sounds may be a sign of a serious blockage, or it…
If you’ve started to notice slow draining pipes in your sinks and shower, it could be something minor, or it could be a serious problem. If the water is draining…
If you have a septic system, you’re probably familiar with several brands of bacteria additive products marketed to help your system run smoothly. These additives supposedly help to eliminate or…
Your septic tank is filled with billions of microscopic bacteria that work together to break down waste and debris. Ideally, the temperature inside your tank should stay above 40 degrees…
A backed up septic tank can cause all kinds of issues from nasty overflow to foul odors and a clogged plumbing system. In order to avoid your septic tank getting…
Summer activities can negatively-affect your septic tank. Unfortunately, long afternoons cooking out with the family mean the last thing you want is septic system distress (more people means increased need).…
You may have heard tales about the spontaneous combustion of septic tanks, and unfortunately, there are cases in which the worst has occurred, destroying not only the septic system but…
It’s extremely important that you maintain your septic system all year round, but the winter months can be especially hard on your tank and system. Cold weather can present a…