Septic 101: A Blog That Doesn't Stink

Septic 101: A Blog That Doesn't Stink

2 Signs Your Home’s Septic Tank Is Backed Up Into The Leech Field

3 March 2020
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If your home uses a septic system and you have noticed that your drains are slower than usual, you may wonder if the tank has become full or is even overflowing. If the tank is overflowing, you may be able to tell by inspecting the leech field. Since it processes the gray water that comes out of the tank, its condition can be an indication that the tank is too full, especially if the field is exhibiting the signs below.
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What Happens During A Professional Drain Cleaning?

2 March 2020
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The condition of the drains in your home can have a direct impact on the function and convenience of your living space. Clogged drains can seriously cripple your plumbing system, resulting in costly water damage. Professional drain cleaning is the best way to prevent clogs and keep your plumbing system running efficiently. If you have never scheduled a drain cleaning in your home, here's what you can expect from the service.
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Understanding The Aerobic Septic System: What Homeowners Should Know

29 February 2020
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If asked, many homeowners might readily admit that they regard the workings of their residential septic system as somewhat mysterious. Many may not fully comprehend how the system is designed and functions because it, like most septic systems, is fully contained in the soil and only needs to be exposed in rare cases for repairs or replacement. In fact, barring the development of system failure or repair issues, most homeowners may never see the components that make up their septic system.
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3 Critical Septic System Maintenance Tips

27 February 2020
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How long has it been since you thought about your septic system? Do you do what's necessary to keep your septic system healthy and working? Too many people ignore their septic system and forget about it until something goes awry. But waiting until you notice an issue is potentially a bad idea. By the time that things are obvious, resolving the problem is likely to cost you many times more than it would have cost if you'd done the correct maintenance up until that point.
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How to Abandon a Septic System Safely

24 February 2020
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If you have a septic system you no longer plan to use, you should not just stop using it. Instead, you should take measures to ensure the septic system won't cause any harm to you or the environment. Below are some precautions for abandoning a septic system. Pump the Tank If the tank is not empty, then the first step is to empty it by pumping it. This will get rid of the waste, which is necessary because leaving the waste in the tank risks environmental contamination.
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Septic 101: A Blog That Doesn't Stink

Ah, the septic tank. It's that metal or concrete tank that lies somewhere underneath your backyard, just taking up waste and waste water. You probably don't spend a lot of time thinking about your septic tank until it stops doing its job. Then, with sewage water in your backyard and a terrible odor exuding from your drains, it is hard to think about anything other than your septic tank. As strange as it may sound, we have a passion for septic tanks and all things septic-related. We think you will benefit from learning more about this apparatus, so we designed this website. Read the articles here, and you'll come to understand just why your sewage is backing up or why your drains smell, which is the first step towards fixing the problem.

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