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Image Source: Unsplash.com Holidays are the best time to bring family and friends together and create wonderful new memories. If you live in a rural area without a municipal sewer system and instead you use a septic system for your residence, you would agree that a beautiful new memory doesn’t involve foul odors and wastewater coming back into the house.  There are a few ways to make sure that doesn’t happen to you and your family holiday doesn’t get ruined. It’s essential to take good care of your septic system and know the importance of its correct maintenance before the holidays.  Things you can doRead More →

Image Source: Pixabay.com You probably already know that septic systems need to be inspected and pumped out regularly if you use one on your property. You need to pump out the accumulated contents every five years or less to guarantee proper functioning and safety.  However, this might depend on the tank’s capacity and how much liquids flow into it from your house. Washing machines, toilets, bathrooms, sinks, and dishwashers generate liquid flow. Pumping out your septic tank is a task that needs to be done by professionals because it holds many risks. Specific knowledge and equipment are required. However, as a homeowner, it is goodRead More →

Image Source: Pixabay.com As a homeowner with a septic system, one of your more critical responsibilities is the regular maintenance of your septic tank. The maintenance mainly includes taking good care of what goes inside, making a tailored schedule for your system and pumping out the tank contents. How Often Should I Pump Out My Septic Tank? It would be best to empty your tank once every three to five years as a rule of thumb. This rule varies in individual cases, mainly because every tank has a different capacity. Also, every family varies in size, daily habits and wastewater generation.  Everyday household activities suchRead More →

Image source: Unsplash As a septic system owner, you should know that regular septic tank pumping is necessary. Maintenance is essential as the proper functioning of the entire system depends on it. Regular pumping will protect the environment from contamination and allow the system to work properly for a long time. How often to pump the tank may depend on various factors. According to the US EPA (the United States Environmental Protection Agency), if the scum, for example, is within 6” of the outlet pipe, you must pump your septic tank.  However, the recommendations are to get your septic tank pumped every 3 years. IrregularRead More →

Image source: Unsplash If you own a septic tank system or install it in your home, it is advisable to learn more about its elements and how it works. The septic system consists of three components: septic tank, drain field, and soil. The first stop of the wastewater is the septic tank which is crucial for wastewater treatment. That is why in this article, we will talk about what the septic tank is and how it works. What is a septic tank? The septic tank is used as primary treatment in isolated households, rural areas, or sites where the soil is unsuitable for installing sewers.Read More →

Image source: Unsplash.com Regular and adequate maintenance of your home septic system is vital for its health and longevity.  Irregular pumping can cause damage to the septic tank, clogging, or overflowing. If such events occur they can compromise your septic system works, which will pose a dangerous hazard to the environment and living organisms. It pollutes the groundwater, therefore, making it toxic and unusable.  The septic tank should be inspected and pumped regularly. Proper drain field maintenance and correct home waste disposal are essential for home septic tank systems.  How often should I get my septic tank pumped and inspected ?  Generally, septic tank pumpingRead More →

Septic systems treat and purify home wastewater in areas without central sewerage. They are based on nature and technology and have three key elements: a septic tank, a drain field, and soil. Wastewater from the house enters the septic tank. Then it separates into three different levels – light solids on top (scum), wastewater in the middle (effluent), and heavy solids on the bottom (sludge).  The effluent leaves the tank to enter the drain field, where it’s additionally treated. After the treatment, the soil absorbs the purified wastewater and safely returns it into the groundwater. Failure of a septic system is a disruption of thisRead More →