If you own a septic tank, you understand its importance for your home. As such, you should try to always keep it in optimal condition. It all starts with having all the necessary information on the working of your septic system. Doing this will help you catch trouble before it spreads and causes more issues….
Elimination of waste is a necessary part of our lives. When you flash your toilet and brush your teeth over your bathroom sink, the resulting water either goes to a septic tank or a sewer treatment system. The former eliminates it by allowing bacteria to break the solids apart. The resulting effluent from the tank…
If you have a septic system, it’s important to know whether your household cleaning products—especially laundry detergents—are septic-safe. Tide is one of the most popular laundry brands in the world, known for its strong cleaning power and wide variety of formulas. But is Tide safe for use in homes with septic tanks? Is Tide Laundry…
Failure to adhere to septic system construction and renovation regulations can lead to fines by the Texas State authorities. Homeowners need to get well-versed with the regulatory requirements for the construction of septic systems and also seek approval from the concerned authorities before the commencement of the works. Besides, construction-related issues, fines, and legal prosecution…
The presence of bad odor is often a sign of a septic system problem. For the most part, the smell is caused by a full tank. As such, pumping the tank should take care of the odor problem. However, there are some cases where you may pump the tank but the odor still lingers. So,…
Originally, septic tanks had one chamber but for the most part, the one-chamber design has almost completely been replaced by the two-chamber design. As a result of the efficiency achieved in the two-chamber design, the three-chamber tank was also introduced. As the name suggests, the three-chamber system has three chambers that are used as pre-treatment…
Just as the name suggests, an above-ground septic tank is a septic system that is built above the ground unlike conventional systems which are typically buried. These types of systems are usually installed as an alternative solution in areas where conventional systems may not be practical e.g. if the risk of septic system failure is…
Barnstable County recently came up with a septic loan as part of the Aquifund initiative. The loan targets homeowners who wish to install or upgrade their current systems. Experts are concerned with the current state of embayment and pools in the region with algae blooms taking center stage. While there are many causes of these…
Clay soil is thick and rich in nutrients making it the best choice for growing plants. It anchors roots in the soil and provides a good foundation for them. Sadly, this type of soil doesn’t do well when it comes to septic systems. Such systems require porous soil to efficiently absorb effluent into the leach…
A septic tank is a necessity when you live far from municipal wastewater and sewer connections. It does exemplary work of converting waste and wastewater into an environment-safe product. There’s one problem, though: Installing one is an expensive affair. One can set you back thousands of dollars. Repair and refurbishing aren’t cheap either. What happens…