21
2013
Outhouse Woes Serve as Warning for Homeowners Across U.S.
One Pennsylvania man is finding out the hard way that environmental regulations can create major expenses for homeowners. Wilson Huyett, a 77-year-old resident of rural Salisbury Township, has maintained an outhouse for personal waste management on his 140-acre farm for many years; the farm itself dates back at least two centuries and is located in [...]
14
2013
Three Strategies for Healthier and Greener Septic Systems
As environmental issues continue to take center stage in many public discussions, the issue of failing or underperforming septic systems is attracting considerable attention as well. Many state and local agencies are considering new regulatory requirements for annual inspections of these wastewater treatment solutions. Homeowners with septic tank systems that fail to pass these inspections [...]
7
2013
Tips for Buying a New Home: Septic Systems
Purchasing a home is one of the most important investments for most consumers. Investing in a property that includes a septic tank system can be intimidating for some home buyers; however, these waste management systems can be valuable and green-friendly assets for many homeowners. Here are some tips for evaluating the septic system before purchasing [...]
29
2013
Added Septic System Regulations Create Headaches for Homeowners
Increasingly intrusive regulations regarding the maintenance of septic systems have become a regular fixture in many areas of the U.S. These regulations are often accompanied by added charges to the homeowners for inspections, permits and operational upgrades. In some cases, full replacements or alternative methods of waste disposal may be required by local health departments [...]
23
2013
Tips for Buying a New Home: Septic Systems
Purchasing a home is one of the most important investments for most consumers. Investing in a property that includes a septic tank system can be intimidating for some home buyers; however, these waste management systems can be valuable and green-friendly assets for many homeowners. Here are some tips for evaluating the septic system before purchasing [...]
15
2013
Aerobic and Anaerobic Bacteria: How They Work in the Septic System Environment
Installing a septic aeration system can increase the longevity of your current septic tank and drainfield by increasing the efficiency of the decomposition agents inside the system. In the typical septic tank environment, lack of oxygen causes the proliferation and dominance of anaerobic bacteria. These microorganisms digest nutrients found in organic materials, converting nitrogen into [...]
8
2013
Increased Regulations Can Add Up to Major Expenses for Septic System Owners
State, county and local health and environment authorities have been taking a harder line on failing septic systems in recent years. Concerns about the environmental impact of these household wastewater management systems have led to added oversight and increased regulation for septic systems in many areas: Rules proposed by the Ohio Department of Health would [...]
26
2013
Three Mechanical Issues that Can Doom a Septic System
Mechanical issues can seriously affect the function of a household septic system. Broken pipes, malfunctioning equipment and blockages can create backups and reduce the performance of every element of the system. Understanding how your home septic system works can help you to address common issues before they result in reduced functionality and failure of your [...]
18
2013
Avoid Additives and Choose Aeration for Superior Septic Results
For many homeowners, purchasing a liquid drain cleaner may seem like a reasonable solution to repeated backups and septic system problems. In fact, these additives do not address the root cause of septic issues and may even worsen the problem of slow draining and backflows into household plumbing. Here are some of the primary issues [...]
11
2013
Four Tips for Saving Your Septic System’s Life
When properly maintained, a household septic system can last almost indefinitely. This varies depending upon the original construction method. For instance, steel septic tanks may begin to rust almost immediately and may require remediation or replacement within the first 20 years. Concrete tanks, however, can often exceed 50 years of reliable service and are the [...]
6
2013
Three Commonly Misdiagnosed Septic System Problems
Some of the most serious signs that a septic tank system may be in the early stages of failure may go unnoticed by many homeowners. For instance, standing water near the drainfield or around the tank may be overlooked or misidentified as runoff or the result of recent rainfall; backups and slow draining can sometimes [...]
26
2013
Elements of the Septic System
Septic tank systems depend on bacterial action to break down particulate matter and to remove impurities from the wastewater that passes through the tank and into the drainfield. Increasing the efficiency of these bacterial processes can have a beneficial effect on the functioning of the entire system and can even help failing systems to recover [...]
20
2013
EPA’s New SepticSmart Initiative Provides Real Help for Homeowners
In November 2012, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) launched a new program designed to help consumers maintain their own septic systems more effectively. Billed as SepticSmart, this new initiative offers advice and guidance on best practices in septic system maintenance for the estimated 26 million homes in the U.S. that use septic tanks and [...]
15
2013
Four Tips for Healthy Septic Systems
A failing septic system often gives its owners plenty of warning about its deteriorating condition. Too often, however, these early warning signs are overlooked or ignored until the system stops working entirely. Rather than waiting for the condition of the septic tank and drain field to worsen, homeowners can take proactive steps to treat and [...]
5
2013
Four Tips for Installing A Septic Aeration System
As septic systems age and deteriorate, various issues may arise that can cause backups, standing water and other problems in and around your septic tank and drain field. Installing an aeration system can often help to improve the functionality of your existing system and remediate these problems quickly and safely. Systems like those sold by [...]
31
2013
The Anatomy of the Home Septic Tank
Understanding the anatomy of the home septic tank can help homeowners manage these important household systems more effectively. Septic tanks are relatively simple and straightforward; however, if not maintained properly, they can cause considerable expense and inconvenience. Septic system failure can necessitate an entirely new system that can cost thousands of dollars and may require [...]
28
2013
The Basics of Septic Aerators
Aging septic systems often require constant attention in order to continue functioning properly. Regular pumping can mitigate some potential problems, but upgrading to an aeration system is generally the most effective way to address the issues that typically arise in older septic tank systems. These advanced devices can reverse the early stages of septic system [...]
14
2013
Identifying and Preventing Septic System Problems
Troubleshooting your home septic system can be a challenge, especially if you have little or no plumbing experience. Understanding the signs of imminent septic system failure can allow you to act before the situation worsens and drastic measures are required to remediate your tank and drain field. In some cases, the problem may be as [...]
7
2013
Avoid Red Tape With an Advanced Septic Aeration System
Taking steps to boost the efficiency of your septic system now can save significant headaches and expense down the line, especially in areas with strict environmental regulations regarding the replacement and repair of failing septic tanks and drain fields. While the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency offers guidelines for homeowners and oversees the operation of large-scale [...]
27
2012
Anatomy of a Septic Drain Field
One of the most important elements of a home septic system is the drain field. Alternatively referred to as the seepage bed, leach field or soil absorption area, the drain field is the final step in the wastewater remediation process. Most state and local authorities enforce strict regulatory requirements on the construction and location of [...]
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