Troubleshooting Septic Systems

Posted on: 16 January 2018
If you have a septic tank, make sure that you take steps to treat your entire septic system right this year. There are lots of different ways you can take care of your septic tank, from watching what you put down your drains, to insulating the pipes, to protecting the drainage field. Watch What You Put Down the Drains One of the first things that you need to do to treat your septic system right is to be careful about what you put down your drains.
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Posted on: 6 December 2017
Many homes in rural parts of the country will use a septic tank rather than be connected to a city sewer system. Buying a home that uses a septic tank may be unavoidable, depending on where you are looking for a home, but it is nothing to be concerned about. Septic tanks are a very effective way to deal with waste from your home. However, there are two questions you want to ask the previous homeowners about the tank before you make an offer.
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Posted on: 17 November 2017
In older homes, oil was the source of heating fuel, which tanks are often buried to eliminate eye sores. These buried tanks are now a hazard due to corrosion and leaks. They can be at risk of collapse or leak and cause contamination of ground water. You may need to have the tank removed if it is a danger to people or the environment. Here are some tips to help deal with the dangers of old buried oil tanks:
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Posted on: 30 October 2017
With Thanksgiving and the rest of the holiday season just around the corner, there's a good chance you're planning a get-together for friends and family. But as you set the plates and trim the turkey for a fantastic Thanksgiving feast, you should also pay close attention to your home's septic system. An unexpected septic backup can easily put an end to almost any dinner plan. If you don't want your holiday plans ruined by a septic system mishap, then it pays to follow the tips listed below:
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