Homeowners with septic systems know that what goes down the drain matters. Choosing the wrong detergent can upset the delicate bacterial ecosystem in your tank and potentially damage your system over time. One popular brand often used in households is Arm & Hammer Laundry Detergent—but is it safe for septic systems? Is Arm & Hammer…
Kaboom is a brand of household cleaning products owned by Church & Dwight, Co., Inc. The brand boasts of the ability to remove stubborn stains like soap scum, calcium, grease, hard water build-up, lime stains, and grime. Kaboom has rebranded to OxiClean but the products are the same. The Kaboom product line includes: These products…
Living in a tiny house has caught on trend for all the right reasons. They are cheaper, cozy, portable (in the case of trailer homes), and more efficient than standard housing. When you are looking to have a home but cannot afford a bigger unit, a tiny house will make your dream come true. Some…
A sand filter septic system is a type of wastewater treatment system that uses a bed of sand to filter out contaminants and treat wastewater. It is typically used in areas that have little/no soil or where a leach field has previously failed for whatever reasons. A sand filter system is made up of a…
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…
Originally, septic tanks had one chamber but for the most part, the one-chamber design has almost completely been replaced by the two-chamber design.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…
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…
Hydrangeas are one of my favorite groundcovers because of their potential to make stunning landscape accents. They are also very easy to maintain…you don’t need special tools or gardening knowhow to grow Hydrangeas! However, I have noticed many homeowners asking whether Hydrangeas can be planted near septic tanks. And indeed there seem to be some…