Cesspit repair costs

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Owning a cesspit is not an easy thing. The cesspit is considered as far simpler and much older system that the septic. With its simplicity, comes the disadvantage. The cesspit is very prone to backing up and failure when not maintained. This will certainly result in exorbitant cesspit repair cost. It is a wastewater treatment facility that is “grandfathered”, meaning the homeowner just waits for it to fail completely and … Read more

Cesspit bacteria shock treatment

Through the centuries, people have appreciated the common cesspit. It’s usually known simply as the toilet back in the day. It’s described and actually built as just a hole in the ground where human waste is disposed for sanitary purposes. Cesspit bacterial shock treatments are also an important part of current cesspit systems. Modernization paved the way for the highly efficient means of delivering human waste into the cesspit system. … Read more

Best septic tank chemicals

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The septic system is comprised of the septic tank and the drain field. It is a wastewater treatment facility that every household needs, if the town’s sewer system is not accessible. Taking good care of your septic system means, that you would have to make sure that you only use the best possible products that would be safe for its internal environment and would really enhance its performance as well. … Read more

How often should I inspect my sand mound?

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A sand mound is a septic system that is a specialized septic system. It is a system that you can have installed when a conventional septic system is not suitable for your living environment. Like any other system, the sand mound’s components are underneath the ground. Naturally, conducting an inspection would be a challenge in anyone’s book. How often should you inspect your sand mound? Well, you should have this … Read more

Leaking Sand Mound Help

The use of a sand mound with a septic tank system is often one of the more preferred methods when a conventional septic tank and drain field is not allowed. There are several things that can happen to one of these systems though that can cause serious issues with the processing of waste generated by a home. There are many things associated with a septic tank and sand mound that … Read more

Cesspool enzymes

For years it has captured the imagination of so many people. Some have even made up various horror stories about it. There were children that grew up actually fearing the cesspool. Well, you must admit that the cesspool is not the most desirable part of your home. It is not the most common topic of discussion in any part of the world. Usually, the cesspool is only talked about when … Read more

Do water softeners harm sand mounds?

Every homeowner has his or her own preferred type of septic system. Design-wise, it can be a challenge to incorporate a sand mound into the conventional landscaping designs. But as a type of septic system, it is as efficient as the typical conventional septic system. Not all homes have soft water running through their pipes. There are areas wherein the only water that’s available is hard water. As you may … Read more

Drain field clogs

It is very tough to accept that your septic system drain field is clogging and having trouble draining. Waking up in the morning with your drains and toilets backing up and inhaling all the septic odors that you can take doesn’t exactly equate to a lovely day. You wouldn’t be able to leave your home, knowing that your family and pets will be suffering a whole lot while you are … Read more

Cesspool enzymes

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For years it has captured the imagination of so many people. Some have even made up various horror stories about it. There were children that grew up actually fearing the cesspool. Well, you must admit that the cesspool is not the most desirable part of your home. It is not the most common topic of discussion in any part of the world. Usually, the cesspool is only talked about when … Read more

Will adding baker’s yeast in septic systems do anything?

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You have always wondered if you can put baker’s yeast into your septic system. The answer is YES. But experts say that you really don’t have to do this to improve your septic system’s performance. Rather than using harsh chemicals. Yeast can be a very helpful aid in maintaining your septic system. Baker’s yeast is a type of bacteria that doesn’t need oxygen to survive. This is why it’s ideal … Read more