Discover helpful articles on achieve top performance from your septic tank, cesspool, seepage pit and drain field septic system.
Septic tank problems and odors can arise when you least expect it. Special events and get together are prime time for septic tank backups and gurgling toilets that produce toxic odors. Septic systems that are on the verge of failing can do so with the over use of the system. By inspecting and treating you system on a regular basis you may be able to avoid embarrassing septic tank backups. … Read more
Getting rid of solids in a septic tank can be as easy as using a beneficial bacteria as a monthly maintenance treatment. With the introduction of anti bacteria hand soaps and other household bacterial killing chemicals, the Coli form of bacterial that is natural to the septic environment is killed off. The result is a lack of digestion and a buildup of solid material in the septic tank. If the … Read more
Buying a new home is always a great time everyone involved. Regardless, if you are in the market for a fairly new built home or an older existing home; the home inspection phase is the most important aspects of the entire transaction. Take the realtors word that everything is well built and up to code can be the worst mistake of your life. Chose your home inspector wisely, do a … Read more
A lot of people hear gurgling sounds coming form plumbing pipes and usually don’t think twice about it. Sometimes the gurgling occurs as a normal gas flow process while other times these sounds can be the beginning of a deeper problem. Septic systems that are functioning properly build up little pressure within the system, however, systems that are in the beginning stages of clogging build pressure which pushes back into … Read more
There are many home owners that unknowingly develop bad habits that can lead up to a septic tank and drain filed failure. Anti bacterial soap and the use of harsh cleaning chemicals are just a few factors that can lead to septic tank and drain field failure. Toilet paper is often a contributing factor in the failure of a septic tank system and their drain field. When choosing a septic … Read more
Just a quick thought on the use of toilet paper and bathroom tissue for use in septic tank and drain field systems. With the introduction of anti bacteria hand soaps and anti bacterial house hold cleansers reeking havoc on septic systems and their drain fields, it is important to use products that are truly septic safe. As a rule of thumb, remember to stay away from papers that contain cotton … Read more
Within the U.S., it is estimated that 25 percent of the population use on-site septic tank waste water treatment systems. It is also estimated that 5% of these systems fail each year due to poor maintenance. Tips for a healthy septic system: 1) Biodegradable waste water only should be discharged in a septic system. 2) Never use a garbage disposal with a septic system. The undigested raw food will inter … Read more
Toilet paper and anti-bacteria soaps and chemicals are probably one of the most common problems facing septic tank owners. Good septic tank friendly toilet paper is important to maintaining a healthy septic tank and drain field. Don’t take the (septic safe) wording on the package for face value, do the research. Scott brand of toilet paper is probably the safest choice on the market and one that I have been … Read more
Septic Tanks and Drain Field Care? This article will give the new homeowner, who is unfamiliar with the maintenance and operation of septic systems and their drain fields. Dealing with septic tank odors and backups can all be avoided with a little preventative maintenance. It will also give you basic knowledge as to what is involved in maintaining septic tank and the drain fields. Maintaining a septic tank system and a drain … Read more
This article will give the reader some general advice on addressing septic tank odors and the cause of odors. It will also give you some incite as to how to maintain septic tank systems and their drain fields. There is more to maintaining a septic tank then flushing the toilet. Improperly maintained septic tanks and drain fields can and will fail if not treated with a septic tank bacterial treatment … Read more