How would you know that your cesspool is failing, or has failed? What signs should you look for? We have listed a few situations that may signify septic system failure. 1. When you experience problems with your drains especially during rainy days or when the ground is wet. 2. If sewage backs up into your … Read more
For most all people not working in the sewage industry and dealing with all the different types of enzymes available for treatment, a cesspit is not a pleasant sounding thing to begin with and taking the time to learn about cesspit care can be really tough on your stomach and mind. Now imagine one of … Read more
Will Baking Soda Clean Lateral Lines? A lateral line is underground pipeline, which connects sewage from residence and directs it to sewage treatment plant. Here, the pipe plays an important function in cleaning the sewage waste as it acts as a conveyor, which connects your house and the drainage line. The lateral saves human effort … Read more
All septic systems need lateral lines. Without lateral lines, the sewage system would not be able to dispose the waste. These lateral lines are the most important tools of septic systems, as without these lines, the whole system would not work appropriately. Unfortunately, lateral lines sometimes become clogged and fail to process waste efficiently. When … Read more
An introduction to locating leach fields The piece of land where a septic tank drains all the wastewater before sending it back to the underground water table is called as a leach field or leach drain. It is also known as seepage field or drain field. Uninterrupted functioning is vital for the efficient function of … Read more
Septic tank sewer smell and odor problems have been harassing homeowners since the beginning of time. Septic tanks and drain fields were not always used as onsite waste water treatment plants. Originally, septic tanks and drain field systems were constructed of little more than a dug out pit in the ground. Along with evolution, septic … Read more
Have you ever wondered where does the water go when emptying a sink or flushing a toilet? If you live in a city, it is likely that the wastewater goes into a public sanitary gutter system to a plant for sewage treatment. However, if you live countryside with an undersized community, then it is probable … Read more
There are a wide range of reasons why sand mound systems can become odorous and there are luckily, many things that you as its owner can do to help. The sand mound, also known as the “raised mound” system, is generally a more than capable septic design which performs relatively trouble free, but a little … Read more
Septic cleaners have been around for centuries dating back to 500 B.C. plus. History has taught us that ancient societies used rancid meat and other bacterial producing items commonly found as an additive to their septic tanks and more likely cesspools. Early on ancient civilizations discovered that by adding bacteria to a septic tank or … Read more
Symptoms of lateral line problems can range from discoloration of grass over the system to a complete saturation of the drain field, appearing as a black swampy like water over the surface of the drain field. In a worst case scenario, waste water will sometimes back up into the home saturating the floors, walls and … Read more