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  • Don't Plow The Snow Over Your Septic Tank: Do These Things Instead


    If you plan to plow or remove snow from over your septic tank this winter, don't. Although very cold temperatures can freeze the water in the tank and damage its housing, the thick blanket of snow covering the ground over your tank can actually keep it from freezing up. Snow insulates the soil on your property against heat loss. Before you bring out the snowplow, here's what you should do to protect your septic tank instead.
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  • Tree Roots And Your Septic System: Why They're A Problem And What You Should Do


    If you have a septic line that's clogged, and you've got a tree growing within ten feet of the lines or tank, chances are the blockage stems from the roots growing into the line. It tends to be one of the more common obstructions with these systems. This needs to be addressed, but there is a right way and a wrong way. Here's what you need to know about why roots are so harmful and what you should do to fix the problem without damaging your septic line and the environment.
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