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.
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?
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.
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.
9
2011
Choosing the Right Material for Your Tank
You can avoid septic tank problems by ensuring your tank is made from the right material. The majority of septic tanks are constructed out of concrete, fiberglass, polyethylene or coated steel. Typically, septic tanks with a capacity smaller than 6,000 gallons are pre-manufactured. Larger septic tanks are constructed in place or assembled on-site from pre-manufactured sections.
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.
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.
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.
25
2011
Septic Tanks and Grease Traps
Grease traps have long been used in restaurants and food processing plants to prevent fats, oils and grease (FOG) from entering the septic tank and, eventually, the drainfield or sewer system. Are they a candidate for residential septic systems?
20
2011
Septic Tank Health: Avoiding Anti-Bacterial Soaps
A septic system owner must take action and monitor their use of the system to ensure the septic tank performs its intended functions. One of the more subtle ways to do this is to eliminate the use of anti-bacterial soaps!
17
2011
Are You Being Forced To Replace Your Septic System?
If you are reading this blog, chances are you are dealing with a failing or failed septic system and are seeking solutions to your serious and expensive problem. Signs of failure range from gurgling pipes to sewage on the surface of the ground.
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.
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