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 are a septic system owner, you probably have heard the supposed hack of throwing a dead cat or chicken into the septic tank. Some homeowners swear by this hack, and some even claim they have used it for decades. It is not clear where or when the phenomenon started, but the practice is…
Your home’s septic system makes wastewater disposal hassle-free. Whether you live off the main sewage network or have poor drainage in your area, having one will make your life easier. The system typically collects organic waste and wastewater in an underground tank and breaks it down to the point that it can be safely released…
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…
Waste management is as old as human civilization although the invention of septic tanks didn’t come until the 1860s. Even then, the systems were anything but perfect but our forefathers continued innovating and improving and the septic tank revolution continued until we had what we have today. When concrete tanks were introduced, they were molded…
When seeking financing options for your home, you want to get the best bang for your buck. This means comparing the different lenders to get the best rates but it also means having a detailed and accurate estimate of what the new house will cost. But unbeknownst to most, some additional costs might cause the…
When moving into a new house, there are lots of things you need to inspect. Yes, you should worry about the number of bedrooms, the square footage, and the curb appeal. But an often overlooked part of the house is the onsite waste management system. If the house has a septic system, be sure to…