• 2 Tips To Help You Successfully Maintain Your Septic System


    If you have recently moved into or purchased a home on a septic system, there are a few rules and some information you need to know about taking care of the septic tank and its drainage leach field. Here are some tips to help you know how to best use and take care of your septic system so it can last as long as possible and work well for you.
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  • Signs That Your Grease Trap Needs To Be Cleaned


    If you have decided to combat plumbing clog issues and environmental concerns with the assistance of a grease trap in your restaurant, then you may not be familiar with the cleaning process. Specifically, you may have no idea when you should arrange for a grease trap cleaning service. Cleaning should be scheduled on a regular basis, like every three months. You can also look for some telltale signs that the grease trap is starting to fill up.
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  • Troubles With Your Septic? 3 Problems To Watch Out For


    If you've got a septic tank, you can never put your guard down. There are plenty of things that can go wrong, especially if you don't pay attention to the warning signs. Your septic system has a way – or multiple ways – to let you know that a big problem is just around the corner. These warning signs will give you the opportunity to call for maintenance before you're faced with a complete system failure.
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  • What You Should Know About Planting Over Septic Systems


    Planting over septic drain fields is a good solution to help break down waste, improve filtration through the soils, and stop septic odors from surfacing. The plants you use over a septic system should be chosen wisely to maximize their benefits, as well as prevent problems with the drain field. Here are some tips to help you with choosing the right plants for planting over your septic system: 1. Vegetables and Herbs, Planted a Safe Distance from Septic Drainage
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  • 3 Excuses Homeowners Use To Not Clean Their Septic Tank And The Real Truths You Should Know


    It houses waste, it's hidden in the ground on your property, and beyond that, if you are like most homeowners, you don't know a great deal about your septic tank. As an added concern, many homeowners have no idea how often their septic tank needs to be pumped and cleaned by a professional septic tank service. Unfortunately, treating a septic tank like it is an infinite component that never requires attention can lead to problems.
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  • What Do I Do With My Septic Tank After A Flood?


    Flooding can affect septic tanks in a number of ways and make the home's sewage system unsafe to use. Here is some advice on how to deal with septic tanks and flooding. Wait to Pump the Tank One thing you may be eager to do is pump your septic tank so that it can accept more water. That's a bad idea because when the area is flooded, part of your tank is probably submerged under water.
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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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