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12 Best/Safe Laundry Detergents for Septic Systems
Close to 25% of US households rely on septic systems to dispose of sewage and wastewater. Laundry contributes a major percentage of total wastewater collected. This said it is critical to know which laundry detergents are safe to use with septic systems. Septic tanks...
Are Septic Systems Aerobic or Anaerobic?
There are two different types of septic systems, aerobic and anaerobic, in this article we explain the difference between the two. On-site septic systems are the most common wastewater treatment in rural and suburban areas where properties do not have access to a...
Are Septic Systems Environmentally-Friendly?
Not everybody might realize this, but an on-site, dedicated septic system is actually a very environmentally-friendly option for wastewater treatment and disposal. It is quite easy to understand why so many people do not recognize the environmental benefits of a...
Why is Your Toilet Gurgling on a Septic System?
You may be a part of the 20% of Americans that rely on an on-site septic system to dispose of your sewage. In a properly functioning septic system, your drains clear wastewater at a speed of about one gallon every 30 seconds. The “silence” of the entire process...
How Your Septic System Works (Complete with Diagrams)
Septic systems are dedicated on-site wastewater treatment structures, typically relied on by properties situated in rural areas with no centralized sewer system access available. These systems use a combination of nature and reliable technology to treat wastewater...
How to Restore a Septic Drainfield
An adeptly-designed, properly-installed, and well-maintained septic system should last you for decades. Unfortunately, it can likewise fail in just a few years, with any of the three aforementioned elements lacking. Practically speaking, maintaining a healthy septic...
How to Fix a Cracked Septic Tank
Septic tanks are typically well-designed and constructed from reinforced concrete or fiberglass, but, expectedly, exposure to shifting ground conditions, season changes (freezing and thawing), or other environmental factors over the years can result to cracks. It is...
Where to Put Your Septic Tank: A Complete Guide
If your home or business property is not connected to a centralized municipal sewer system, you will need an alternative sewage treatment system in place. The most common system is the septic tank-and-drainfield system. In design and function, septic tank systems are...
How to Replace a Septic Tank Lid: A Step-by-Step Guide
In this article, we will teach you all about your septic tank lid, how to find it, what it does, and how to replace it. A septic tank lid is the top-most portion of a sewage tank. This is your primary access into the septic tank. As a crucial maintenance...
101 Septic Friendly Products You Need To Know About
Owning a property that runs on its own wastewater treatment system brings with it a host of responsibilities like maintenance duties and usage best practices. In this article, we will make it a lot easier by providing you a comprehensive list of septic friendly...
