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…
As a homeowner with an onsite wastewater management system, you cannot afford to skimp on maintenance. Neglecting any of the components of a septic system is all it takes to have a full-blown crisis on your hands. One of the critical components of a septic tank is the inlet baffle. It plays a crucial role…
If you have a septic tank, you cannot afford to employ the “if it ain’t broken, it doesn’t need fixing” approach to maintenance. Instead, you need to proactively maintain your tank to ensure it runs efficiently at all times. This calls for pumping your tank as often as the law in your local jurisdiction stipulates…
You never think about a septic cleanout until something goes awfully wrong with your septic system. Perhaps you experience backed-up waste in your bathroom or step in puddles of the same in your yard. Septage is a hazard not only to your family but to other people as well. Plus, it smells terrible and is…
Septic tanks are designed to last for decades. The only catch is that you have to maintain yours to enjoy a long shelf life. Part of the maintenance routine is pumping it out to get rid of stubborn sludge and scum layers that settle at the top and bottom of the tank respectively. According to…
As you may (or may not) know, the waste that is sent to the septic tank is broken down by anaerobic bacteria. These bacteria “eat” the solid waste and release a liquid waste that has been partially treated and is ready for the drain field for the final process of treatment. But bacteria are not…
A septic system is a key component in your living quarters. It is essential for the efficient removal of waste from your shower, bathroom, and kitchen. Whether you live in the countryside where the sewer system is not available or just want to avoid the maintenance costs of being connected to one, a septic tank…
If you own a property that has a septic tank, you will want to be cautious about your landscaping. The soil over the drain field should never be compacted to allow for the proper percolation of the treated water into the ground. However, leaving the drain field bare is not an option either because it…
If you own a house that has an onsite waste management system, you may already know the importance of maintaining it properly. Proper maintenance will keep the septic system in good working condition for years on end. However, even with the utmost care, accidents often happen and you may find yourself in need of repairing…