Your septic tank system is similar to your body as it reacts the way your body would when something is wrong. When your septic systems health is in jeopardy, the symptoms are smelly, soft spots in the yard with soggy grass, sewage seepage into ditches and streams, and wells become contaminated. These are only some … Read more
For years, septic systems have been built for so many homes to use and rely on, especially if there are no sewage systems in the area they live in. These are miniature versions of a wastewater treatment plant that is considered a reliable component of every household. The septic system’s efficiency and smooth flow relies … 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
Controlling septic tank odors can be as easy as treating your system with a bacteria monthly septic tank maintenance treatment. If you live in a rural area of the country, there is a pretty good chance you may have a septic system. Septic tank systems typically use a drain field, cesspit or cesspool as its … Read more
Septic tank shock treatments are becoming more common than ever with today’s failing septic systems. The introduction of antibacterial hand soap has had a devastating impact on septic systems worldwide especially in the United States where antibacterial products are more popular. Septic systems function on natural bacteria produced by the human body. This natural bacterium … Read more
Septic tank problems when it rains are fairly common complaints with homeowners that have septic tanks and drain fields. Septic tank problems can occur when it rains for a few different reasons. The obvious reason is the abundance of water flowing over the drain field flooding the system. The back fill soil will eventually settle … Read more
Septic tank additives and how to determine the best septic tank products on the market? With over 1000 septic tank additives on the market, the question becomes “who is the best”? When you go to your local hardware store and ask the guy behind the counter “who has the best septic tank additives”? The salesmen … Read more
Septic tank bacteria treatment is something everyone with a septic tank drain field, cesspit or cesspool should seriously consider. Over the years there has been much controversy concerning the use of septic tank treatments and their impact on septic systems. Until recently septic system operated relatively independent of any other system requiring no electrical or … Read more
What Are the Effects of Bleach on a Septic Tank? This post will address many questions concerning the effects of bleach and the potential harmful effects that bleach can have on a septic tank and drain field. We will briefly discuses the effects of beneficial bacterial septic tank treatments and additives. Consumers are becoming more … Read more
Have you ever asked yourself how your septic tank functions? Whether you realize it or not, your septic system provides an essential vital function in your life and the life of everyone around you. If you are not connected to the municipal city sewers, than you most likely have a septic system with either a … Read more