19
2012
More on Septic Tank and Septic System Fees and Taxes
Why do owners of a septic tank or a septic system have to pay taxes or fees? They receive almost no services in return, a fact that has to drive these owners crazy.
9
2012
Disposing of Chemicals, Pharmaceuticals, Solvents and Motor Oil in Your Septic Tank – Not a Good Idea
Many people do not pay attention to what they flush into their septic tank. Particularly harmful to the septic tank, septic system and water table are chemicals, pharmaceuticals, solvents and motor oils.
28
2012
Septic Tank and Septic System Fees and Taxes – Are They Really Necessary?
Government mandated fees and taxes on septic tanks and septic systems have been a fact of life in some parts of the country for years. These fees and taxes are increasing, however, and many more local governments are contemplating levying them on their constituents that use septic tanks and septic systems. Are they really necessary?
19
2012
6 Easy Ways to Prevent Septic Tank Problems
Want to prevent the hassle and expense of dealing with septic tank problems? Try these 6 easy and proven methods and save yourself a lot of grief.
15
2012
Septic Tank Size
How do people figure out how big or small their septic tank should be? What logic is applied to sizing a septic tank? One of the most important factors in determining how big of a septic tank should be installed in a septic system is water usage.
2
2012
Septic System Health
When you have a septic system, you rely on it to process the wastewater from your house and return it to the water table. Most of the work is done by the septic tank that is located underground in your yard. Inside that septic tank, there are a number of naturally occurring bacteria that will [...]
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?
11
2011
The Absolute Truth About Septic Tank Additives: They Don’t Work
Many property owners in the United States must use on-site waste water treatment systems, or septic systems, to treat organic waste water created on their property. Estimates are that somewhere between one-quarter to one-third of all waste water is treated by property owners with septic systems.
1
2011
Additives and Chemicals Do Not Eliminate Problems
Disreputable companies have found a new source of revenue with people that have septic tank problems. These companies are selling customers septic tank additives that do absolutely nothing to eliminate septic tank problems but may lead to premature septic tank replacement.
24
2011
The Wastewater Treatment Process
The key to understanding septic tank problems requires an understanding of the wastewater treatment process. Once the facts of the process are known, evaluating potential solutions becomes easier.
4
2011
Chemicals and Additives Do Not Help Septic Systems
Of all the homes in the United States, 25 percent have a septic system. There is not a single scientific study that shows that the use of chemical or bacterial additives for septic systems provide any useful purpose.
3
2011
The Septic System Aging Process
Septic tank problems are rarely caused by a system component wearing out. In fact, the mechanical components of your septic system are, generally, very durable. The problems and failures are almost always caused by anaerobic bacteria sealing the drainfield.
8
2011
Septic Tank Additives
Using bacterial additives will not fix septic tank problems. A look at recent caller’s story and some surprising facts show how little impact these additives have on a septic system’s performance.
30
2011
Aerobic Remediation in Warm Weather
emediating your septic tank problems through controlled aerobic conversion can be done any time of the year. The fastest results, however, occur during the warmest months of the year.
1
2011
How the Biomat Creates Septic System Problems
For many years, it silently grows underground undetected by the homeowner. Its ability to seal a drainfield and cause septic system problems is legendary. Of course, I am talking about the BIOMAT.
26
2011
A Shock to Your System
Many people are stunned when they find out they have septic tank problems. They feel overwhelmed with realization that this underground asset that they do not really know that much about can not be taken for granted.
23
2011
FOG – Fats, Oils and Grease in Your Septic Tank
FOG is an acronym for fats, oils and grease and is a component of wastewater. It can also be the cause of septic tank problems.
15
2011
Why Do People Tolerate Their Septic System Problems?
People will tolerate septic system problems for a long time. Why do they do it, especially with a low cost and proven alternative readily available?
13
2011
Septic System Problem Paranoia
Most people who have septic system problems are very reluctant to discuss the issue with anyone other than their pumper or a contractor. Why is this so?
12
2011
Septic System Health
We have dealt with a couple of recurring septic system operational issues over the years. Both of these issues, unfortunately, are signs that a septic system is not healthy and on the path to failure.
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