You have a private septic system and you would like some assurance that everything is running smoothly. That begins with knowing about septic tank pumping. The purpose of pumping your septic tank is to remove the solids that your tank has accumulated and cannot break down. When your septic tank is pumped, it stops backups … Read more
Your septic system sits quietly in the background working for you by managing what comes out of your plumbing drains and keeping your house flowing smoothly. But over time, sludge in septic tank builds up. Sludge refers to the bottom layer of solids that settle to the bottom once waste water separates. If the sludge … Read more
Your septic system may seem like an invisible worry, but when it starts showing symptoms, they are often too late. A slow draining toilet today could be a muddy backyard tomorrow, or an expensive repair job a month from now. The simple way to think about it is, septic treatment is good for your tanks … Read more
Bad smells near the tank, wet spots in your yard, a slow drain field, or county regulations requiring you to do something different? You must be in the right spot. Aerobic septic tank treatment is simply adding air and good bacteria to waste water in order to make a more efficient and effective cleaning than … Read more
It may present itself in small ways first: slow draining sinks, toilets that gurgle, or a bad smell near the lawn. I have waited it out, hoping it will clear, only to find my septic tank has been telling me of the problem for days. If you have a home with a septic tank, then … Read more