Aeration septic system problems If you have installed an aerobic septic system, there is a good chance your system alarm has sounded at least once. Generally, the sounding of the system alarm does not automatically mean the aerator is not doing its job properly and needs to be replaced, but rather that something is the … Read more
Benefits of septic tanks Removing waste is absolutely necessary, whether you do it via sewer or septic tank. A septic tank is a key component of a septic system and is used for waste water treatment. It is an underground chamber made of plastic, fiberglass, or concrete and helps treat water via biological decomposition and … Read more
Best Time of Year to Pump Septic Tank If you have a septic tank, you probably would know that pumping it essential for its smooth functioning. You must have the septic tank pumped on a regular basis; there are no two ways about it. But picking the right time for cleaning your septic time is … Read more
Updated October 2026. Checked against U.S. EPA, NDSU Extension, OSHA and Nebraska DEQ guidance; product claims are attributed to the makers. For a septic smell outside, the most direct fix is an activated carbon filter on the roof vent. Smells inside the house usually come from a dry drain trap or a failed toilet wax … Read more
Updated October 2026. Checked against Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality, Cornell Cooperative Extension and InspectAPedia guidance. Septic tank enzymes are proteins that speed up the breakdown of specific wastes, such as fats, proteins, starches and paper. The bacteria already living in a working septic tank make these enzymes on their own, so most tanks do … Read more
If your home or business has a septic system and you’ve started experiencing issues, the first suspected culprit is an unhealthy balance of bacteria in your septic tank. A septic tank relies on bacteria to break down waste efficiently and keep the system working properly. Often the next question asked is, can they make DIY … Read more
Updated October 2026. Checked against extension and home-repair guidance. A sewer smell in the house after rain usually comes from one of three things: heavy, humid air keeping roof-vent gas low so it drifts back in, a dry drain trap that lets sewer gas through, or a soaked drainfield and septic tank that can no … Read more
Updated October 2026. Product details and prices are taken from the maker’s website as of October 2026. We earn a commission if you buy Septifix through links on this page, at no extra cost to you. We have not lab-tested Septifix. Septifix is a flushable septic tank tablet that adds aerobic bacteria and an oxygen-releasing … Read more
Updated October 2026. Calculations use the Washington and Minnesota septic tank rules as examples; your local health department sets the size for your home. Septic tanks are sized by the number of bedrooms. Most homes with up to 3 bedrooms need at least a 1,000 gallon tank, and larger homes need 1,250 to 2,000 gallons … Read more
Septic Tank Pumping Service Interval Chart – How Often Should You Pump Your System Here is a basic chart to help you understand how often you may need to pump your septic tank. The chart is meant to be a guide. Please understand that various conditions may affect how often you need to pump your … Read more