Septic systems

How do septic systems work?

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How do septic systems work? Septic systems, cesspits and cesspools are all considered small individual waste water treatment plants designed to dispose of house hold waste typically generated by a single family residence. These systems are usually located in rural areas too far from the city sewer system hookups. Currently in the U.S. approximately 25% … Read more

Septic system and drain field failure

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This article is intended to help home owners located in rural areas out of the reach of city sewer plants and forced to use septic systems as their primary waste water treatment facility. This article will touch on the controversial impact discharge water from water softeners and their salt additives are having on septic systems … Read more