Septic System Biomat Comparison

What is “Septic System Biomat” in Your Septic System?

When discussing your septic system, your service provider may use the phrase “biomat.” While it’s not a term that most homeowners are usually familiar with, it is a key element in the health of their septic ecosystem that every homeowner should understand if they want their septic system to last. Why? Because septic system biomat …

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find a septic tank lid even on a big lawn

How to Find a Septic Tank Lid

If your property has a septic tank, it’s a good idea to know where the tank is located. Whether it’s for preventing damage to the tank and drain field from heavy equipment, locating for digging purposes, or for self-inspection of the septic tank, the first step will be to find the septic tank lid. While …

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Failed Septic System Odor

What Causes a Failed Septic System?

Septic systems have long been an environmentally-friendly way to recycle household wastewater, but like all systems they can run into problems. A failed septic system can lead to groundwater contamination, sewage ponding in the yard and sewage backups into the home.  As a homeowner, it’s important to understand what causes a failed septic system and …

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Septic system with tank and leach field

How Does a Septic System Work?

As a homeowner, you may be wondering: How does a septic system work anyway?  This unseen system performs an incredibly important function for you in your home and is a bank breaking expense to replace. Very different from municipal sewer systems, the septic system is a standalone underground system that handles the wastewater from toilets, …

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