If you are evaluating a home for purchase – or building a new home – some factors are more glamorous than others. While it’s not exactly the first element that comes to mind when evaluating a new home, how your home handles wastewater is a key function of your living space. Here’s an honest comparison …
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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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If your family has been home together since the spring due to COVID-19 quarantine and precautions, chances are that you’ve been giving your septic system a workout. Most septic systems weren’t designed for heavy usage of a full house of residents that are home 24 hours a day. Most likely, you’re using the sinks and …
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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 …
Hands down, the most commonly asked question we get is “How often should I pump my septic tank?” Oftentimes, new homeowners who aren’t familiar with septic systems need to learn how to maintain their septic systems to keep it free of any costly problems. While a septic system is a safe, natural, and environmentally-friendly way …
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 …
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, …