Discover helpful articles on achieve top performance from your septic tank, cesspool, seepage pit and drain field septic system.
Septic tank enzymes, bacteria, organic and inorganic chemicals have all been used as septic tank additives. The purpose of septic tank enzymes and the other chemicals mentioned is to stimulate and enhance digestion process of organic solid waste accumulated in the septic tank. There are several hundred septic tank enzyme additives in today’s market. They can be purchased in most building supply stores or through your local pumping company. The … Read more
Roots in septic tanks have been plaguing homeowners for decades. Tree root in a septic tank and drain field is probably one of the most destructive issues a home owner will face. Depending on the type of trees roots will determine the extent of root infestation. This post will help the homeowner better understand tree root infestation as well as available conventional options for removing problem tree roots in septic … Read more
Septic tank pumping cost can range from region to region of the country. We will briefly discuses the pro and cons of pumping a septic tank out as well as the frequency and cost of pumping septic tanks. We all know that septic tanks require an occasional pump out. The question becomes, when should a septic tank be pumped and what are the cost associated with pumping a septic tank. … Read more
Drain field repairs estimates can range depending on the area of the country you live in. We want to briefly cover some of the cost that can be associated with the replacement or repairing a drain field. Drain field repairs costs can range from a few hundred dollars for small repairs to several thousands of dollars for total septic tank and drain field replacement. The cost associated with septic tank … Read more
Leach field repairs required is news a homeowner never want to hear. This post will give the reader some insight into what is and what can be involved with a leach field repair. Leach field repairs are usually a result of septic systems that have, for whatever reason, been unmaintained, never pumped out or over loaded with heavy water usage and antibacterial chemicals. When you consider a leach field repair, … Read more
Adding yeast to septic tank systems has been around for as long as the septic system has been around. This post will try to clarify for the reader the difference between adding an approved septic tank treatment to a system and using additives such as yeast and other old fashion wives tale septic treatment remedies. For years families with septic tanks have been adding yeast to baking soda to dead … Read more
Natural cesspool cleaners are becoming more and more popular with home owners worldwide. As part of this post, we will touch on the effects of anti bacterial hand soaps, toxic household cleaning chemicals and excessive amounts of water on cesspools, cesspits and septic tanks and drain fields. The use of beneficial bacterial natural cesspool cleaners has been an issue that has long been up for debate. Over the years it … Read more
Septic tank risers are something to consider if you live in an area of the country where seasonal temperatures typically fall below freezing and septic systems are generally buried below the frost line. This post is intended to help the reader better understand the pro and cons of installing a septic tank riser allowing easier access to the septic tank. Septic tank risers are sometimes incorporated into the original septic … Read more
Finding a septic tank and drain field can be accomplished by a few different methods. This blog post will offer some advice on locating a septic tank and drain field. The first thing a home owner should do is make a visit to the local county court house. They should have a copy of the permit and a map of the septic tank and the drain on record. Depending on … Read more
Problems with septic tank odors are the topic of this short blog post. We are going to try and convey to the reader a few simple methods of dealing with septic tank odors and their problems. Where septic tank odor problems come from, what causes them and how to get rid of them? Problems with septic tank odors effect most home owners that use a septic tank and a drain … Read more