Discover helpful articles on achieve top performance from your septic tank, cesspool, seepage pit and drain field septic system.
Septic tank problems are something that can be avoided with regular inspection and proper septic tank maintenance. Commercial grade bacterial additives used on a monthly basis can be a great way to reduce sludge and minimizing bio mat build up in the drain field. Septic tank problems occur when NON septic safe products are introduced into the septic system. Anti bacterial hand soaps, cleaners and toxic household chemicals are all … Read more
Septic tank maintenance should be preformed on a regular basic to ensure the maximum effectiveness of your septic tank and drain field. There is a wide spread misconception that septic systems are maintenance free. This could not be further from the truth. When septic system maintenance is performed on a regular basis, septic systems can be substantially more cost effective when compared to city sewer hookup. Maintaining a septic system … Read more
How to clean a drain filed? Cleaning a septic tank drain field is the phrase usually associated with the inserting a high pressure spray washer into the drain field as a method of cleaning out access sludge and non digested waste. Reverse spray water nozzle head is attached to the end of the spray head. The line is inserted into the drain field. The water pressure is then turned on … Read more
Septic clogs, diagnosing the cause of system failure and what to do when septic systems backup is the subject of this post. Septic clogs are part of living with indoor plumbing. It’s worth the effort when you consider going outside to use the outhouse in February. Yes, indoor plumbing is one of mans greatest achievements until the system backs up and out onto the floor. Septic systems clog up for … Read more
Septic tank pump outs are necessary for any home owner utilizing a septic tank and drain field as the onsite waste water treatment system. There are several indicators a septic tank may require a pump out. Indications can range from septic odors emitting from the system to wet spots in the yard. Sludge build up can clog the system causing toilets to make gurgling sounds and in a worst case … Read more
Best septic tank treatment is a claim that most manufactures are willing to make. Obviously, they all can’t be the best septic tank treatment. The only way to be sure is to do the research yourself. Septic tank treatments are a great way to maintain your septic system when used properly. Septic tank treatments reduce sludge, odors and frequency of pump outs. In an attempt to find the best septic … Read more
Can you pump out a drain field? Typically not! drain fields are not usually designed to be pumped out. In some cases there may be an access point in the system close to the drain field or a distribution box. The cap or cover can sometimes be removed and a small 2 ½ inch suction hose may be used. The fact that a septic drain field would require pumping would … Read more
Septic tank pumping is a fact of life if you own a septic system. The purpose of pumping a septic tank is to remove the solid waste accumulation. If a septic system owner neglects to pump out the system in a timely manner, the solid waste can build up and eventually migrate out to the drain field causing drain field failure and disruption in service. Septic tank pumping should always … Read more
How far do I put the septic tank from my house? Generally speaking, septic tanks are usually 10 feet to 50 feet from the foundation of the home. This is a question that is usually decided by the engineer and the septic inspector after the perk test has been completed. A septic perk test should always be performed before you purchase the property. A perk test approval contingency clause should … Read more
Septic tank maintenance and consumer awareness is the objective of this blog post. We will briefly discus septic maintenance treatments, applications as well as the impact of septic tank additives. Septic tank maintenance is essential to a long lasting healthy septic system. Septic tanks and drain fields function at their optimum capacity 50 years plus when properly maintained. More than 25% of American homes are constructed in areas where city … Read more