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?
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.
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.
7
2012
Septic Systems and Home Improvement Projects
Home improvement projects, especially in older homes, can generate a lot of liquid waste – some of it hazardous to human health. In most homes, lead paint chips, certain chemicals, latex paint and other substances can be washed or flushed into the sewer system where advanced waste treatment systems process it and remove the harmful substances. However, what do homeowners with septic systems do with liquid waste?
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.
1
2011
Are You Really Fixing Septic Tank Problems?
Septic tanks are a necessity in rural areas where sewers are not widely available. However, as many home owners know, septic tank back ups and failures can be expensive messes to clean up. As a result, the septic tank additives industry does good business with septic tank owners seeking a cheaper way to keep their underground septic systems working properly.
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.
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?
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.
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?
17
2011
The Pain of Septic System Problems
Without a doubt, septic tank problems are the last issue anyone wants to deal with at any time of the year. Septic system replacement is over prescribed by septic pumpers and contractors.
30
2011
Septic Tank Drainfield Problems
Incoming water into a septic system’s drainfield has to be absorbed back into the ground. This has to happen for this system to function as it is the only way the system creates capacity for more incoming sewage. If the drainfield’s ability to pass water to the ground is impaired, the problems occur.
23
2011
How Does a Septic System Work?
So you have just discovered that your septic system is failing. More pumping or system replacement, however, are not your only options. You need to start asking questions and researching the alternative solution to septic system replacement.
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.
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