27
2012
Septic System Owners in Florida Forced to Pay
Recently, the state of Florida passed legislation SB550 requiring owners of septic systems to pay for an inspection of their septic systems. If the 2.7 million Florida homeowners with septic systems are not prepared when SB550 becomes effective, they may be liable for quite a bit of money if their septic system does not pass the inspection.
25
2012
Septic Systems With Alternating Drainfields
Have you ever heard of a septic system consisting of a septic tank and two drainfields? This is known as the alternating drainfield method.
28
2011
Hair: Why It Can Cause Septic Malfunction
Almost everyone has had to deal with hair clogging sinks, drains and septic system or sewer pipes at sometime in their life. It can be messy affair, take time and, in general, be a disgusting event to resolve. Why does hair cause so many septic tank problems when it goes down a drain?
2
2011
Why Septic Tank and Drainfield Replacement Costs So Much
If you have ever wondered why septic tank and drainfield replacement costs so much, look at the regulations most states and counties have enacted with regards to these activities. These regulations ensure that the costs will remain high for the foreseeable future.
29
2011
The Durability of the Septic Tank and Other Septic System Components
The fact of the matter is that the septic tank and other components of the septic system are very durable. There is a high probability that they can be considered as close to permanent as reasonably possible.
15
2011
Septic System Best Practices: Avoiding Hydraulic Overloading
One of the more critical septic system best practices is avoiding hydraulically overloading a septic system. Not understanding this condition and what can cause it can be very harmful to a septic system.
21
2011
Hold Time in a Septic Tank
One of the most important functions of a septic tank is to hold wastewater for a period of time so that solids within the incoming wastewater can settle at the bottom of the tank in the sludge layer. This settling process, along with the consumption of organic waste by the bacterial environment within the septic tank, are crucial processes to maintaining drainfield permeability.
7
2011
The Consequences of Infrequent Septic Tank Pumping
Over time, the organic solids settling on the bottom of the septic tank build up. By design, when this layer, called the sludge layer, reaches thirty percent of the maximum height of the tank’s wastewater capacity, the tank should be pumped.
31
2011
Septic Tank Pumping
How frequently should your septic tank be pumped? If you pump your tank too often you are wasting your money AND stressing your system. Pumping not frequently enough will lead to premature failure of your drainfield.
26
2011
Septic System
According to the American Housing Survey for the United States (2007) and the US Census Bureau, there are over 26 million residential septic systems in use in the United States. For many years, the only option a homeowner had to fix a failed system was to replace the entire system, a costly option!
1
2011
What Are the Types of Septic Systems?
There are a few septic system types that dominate the U.S. and Canadian housing and commercial markets. Most contain a septic tank and some type of absorption component. The most common types we have encountered are reviewed below.
18
2011
What is the Cost of a Septic System?
A new septic system is a huge capital expense for most homeowners. Unfortunately, the cost of the septic system often times does not represent the total cost of the project.
17
2011
How Septic Systems Work
Septic systems are one of the most expensive assets most homeowners own. But, because it lies beneath the ground, most homeowners have no idea on how septic systems work.
16
2011
Warning Signs That Something is Wrong With Your Septic System
It is one of the most stressful, time consuming, irritating and, potentially, one of the most expensive problems a homeowner deals with: septic tank problems. Unfortunately, many homeowners do not understand how a septic system works and mistakenly assume their septic tank is the culprit.
11
2011
Septic System Myths: Solving Your Problems With Frequent Pumping
Many septic experts will recommend frequent septic tank pumping as a solution for failed or failing septic systems. While this may offer temporary relief, it is in no way a long term solution.
3
2011
What Can I Do To Fix My Septic System Problem?
“Our septic system is leaking out onto the road below.” Pumping the septic tank will only provide temporary relief until the tank fills again. Installing a new septic system is very costly and is only a temporary solution; the new system is prone for a repeat failure.
28
2011
How the Biomat Affects Drainfields
To best understand how a biomat affects your drainfield, it is helpful to use a liner for a swimming pool as an analogy. Liners for swimming pools are typically made of vinyl and form an impermeable barrier along the bottom and sides of the swimming pool; water is prevented from absorbing into the ground on [...]
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