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.
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 [...]
15
2011
Septic System Additives and Chemicals Are Not the Answer
A failing septic system can be a catastrophic financial event for a homeowner. This can be particularly frustrating if the homeowner has already spent hundreds of dollars on septic tank additives for the express purpose of avoiding this very problem.
5
2011
Septic System Maintenance Hacks
Wow! You’re leaving your small apartment for a home in the suburbs. You are a new member of the community of 1/4 of all American homeowners who privately treat their wastewater. In other words, you not only own a home, you also own a septic tank and a septic system.
27
2011
Septic Tank Maintenance Chicanery
Around one quarter of all homes in the United States are not connected to a sanitary sewer system. These homeowners have to maintain their own on-site sewage processing system, which includes their septic tank.
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.
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.
22
2011
Perceived Causes of Septic System Issues
When people encounter septic tank problems, a couple of potential causes usually come to mind. After looking at the facts, however, these can usually be dismissed as the source of the problems.
14
2011
Something Stinks And It Isn’t Your Septic System
No one will debate the fact that septic tank problems are irritating, stressful, costly and time consuming. But the worst part about them is who to turn to for honest, impartial advice?
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.
16
2011
Failing Septic Tanks and Septic Systems
In April of 2011, there was a news story posted on the Johnson County Sun News website about aging septic tanks and septic systems in a suburb of Kansas City that are failing. The solution being recommended by the local regulators is to have the home owners link up to the municipal wastewater treatment system – an expensive option.
8
2011
Getting the Tank Size Right
One sure way to avoid septic tank problems is to make sure the septic tank is the right size for the system. In general, the tank is sized based on both expected and maximum usage and how to achieve an appropriate wastewater retention time.
5
2011
Regulations and Septic Systems
It is not surprising to discover that regulations governing septic systems exist almost everywhere in North America. What is surprising is to find out to what degree the level of regulation varies depending on location.
4
2011
Installing a New Septic System: the Septic Tank
In the previous blog, I discussed the building sewer, which is essentially the piping that carries waste from a building to a waste treatment system. Picking up where the building sewer terminates, we will discuss in more detail the next component: the septic tank.
3
2011
Installing a New Septic System: the Building Sewer
Typically, construction of a new septic tank system starts at the house by installing a building sewer, then installing a septic tank and, finally, installing whatever wastewater distribution component (i.e. drain field) is necessary for the local codes, site and soil conditions.
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.
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.
30
2011
Why Aerobic Bacteria Cure Septic Tank Problems
We talk a lot about aerobic bacteria on this website and how much better they are than anaerobic bacteria for resolving septic tank problems. The reason lies in the aerobic bacteria’s faster metabolism and respiration rates.
28
2011
Is your Septic System Permanent?
If you ask 100 people that own a septic system if they believe their septic system is permanent, 99 of 100 will say “Well, yes, of course”. The reason for this answer is that most homeowners lack a basic knowledge and understanding about this very important and expensive asset.
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