What to Do When Your Septic Alarm Goes Off The sound of a septic alarm going off can be quite alarming for any homeowner. However, it’s important to know that the alarm is there for a reason – to alert you to potential problems with your septic system. In this blog, we will help you … Read more
Updated October 2026. Examples checked against county and state records pages. Septic records are usually kept by your county or local health department, which issues the permit when a system is installed. Ask for the permit file and the as-built drawing, a map of how the system was actually installed. Many counties now let you … Read more
How does a septic system fail inspection? Scheduling a septic system inspection might feel like a medical visit. It is important to know how healthy your septic system is, but you worry about what the inspection will throw up. All the same, it is far better to go through an inspection and address any minor … Read more
What to do if a septic fails inspection? Are you house-hunting? If so, there is a good chance you will come across a residential property that uses a septic system instead of relying on sewer. As a matter of fact, in many parts of the US, as many as 25% of homes use a septic. … Read more
How to reset a septic tank alarm A septic tank alarm is a crucial component of a septic system. If you have a septic system on your property, you should have full knowledge in regards to how the alarm was set up and how it works. You should also know what to do when the … Read more
How long does a septic tank last? A septic system is an underground wastewater treatment structure and provides many benefits. It is much cheaper to install and maintain than extensive sewer lines. Plus, septic systems are environmentally friendly because bacteria are removed before the water is released into the soil. Moreover, the released wastewater is … Read more
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
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
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