A septic tank is a relatively simple, underground system that stores and processes the “dirty” wastewater from your home. Wastewater enters into the tank; solids (like sludge) sink to the bottom while greasier substances float on top. Eventually, enough sludge accumulates that it needs to be pumped from the tank or it can cause problems. … Read more
You step out into your yard, take a whiff, and feel the soggy grass beneath your feet. You haven’t received any recent rainfall. Then comes that nagging thought in your head: “This better not be the septic system.” Homeowners experience this situation all the time. Septic Tank Failures happen way more often than you realize, … Read more
When living in a small home (cabin, tiny house), or mobile home, working with a private septic system can be stressful; and when this system is functioning properly, it can also be a blessing, however when it doesn’t work well, it can mean that there are odors coming from the septic, as well as slow … Read more
The septic tank smell problems can be as frightening as having your home turn on you. Things appear normal one moment and you smell “rotten eggs” in your bath room, or that strange yard odor appears the next. Worry starts to creep into your mind regarding cost for repair, the health of your family, and … Read more
So you have a septic system. Well then, you probably know this already. Anytime your septic system malfunctions, your entire life will seem like it is malfunctioning. Odors, slow draining, and toilets threatening to overflow; and that gnawing feeling of anxiety in your belly. A septic tank is simply a large underground tank that holds … Read more
Walk down any aisle in the home store and you’ll see dozens of choices for septic tank treatments. Packets, liquids, tablets all promise to “clean the tank,” “boost and feed the bacteria” and “suck less money from your wallet instead of the pump truck”. No wonder that septic tank owners get confused! They read the … Read more
Your septic system has an unseen worker, in your yard, which processes all your household’s waste. A septic tank is a buried vessel (tank) that stores and separates waste prior to its flow into a drain field within the soil. The goal of this article is to provide information to homeowners with a septic system, … Read more
The first time a septic system backs up, it’s usually frightening. Toilets start making strange noises like gurgling, Sinks are draining very slow and often times there is an awful smelling of sewers that seems to be lingering in the home. Quickly searching the internet reveals products with bold claims that promise to quickly solve … Read more
Knowing how to naturally clean your septic tank can help you save money on costly repairs; avoid the stress of having to repair your septic system; protect your drain field from damage; and avoid using harsh chemicals that can harm both your septic system and your health. A septic tank is like an unappreciated worker … Read more
Sick of digging around in the dirt for the location of your septic tank every time the truck comes to pump your tank? That is where a septic tank riser comes in – the vertical extension that will bring your septic tank lid to the surface so you can easily locate it. A septic tank … Read more