Septic system failure can create a number of unexpected costs for homeowners. Even for simple drain and pump procedures, the ongoing costs of repeated maintenance can be prohibitive. Full replacements of septic systems can be even more costly and can lead to increased costs due to governmental regulations regarding these replacements. County health departments and…
Read articleCreating a green-friendly living environment can provide major cost savings and quality of life benefits for homeowners. In many cases, a few small changes and improvements can make a big difference in utility costs and environmental impact inside the home and in the surrounding area. Here are five simple ways to reduce the carbon footprint…
Read articleEvery day we receive calls from desperate homeowners with serious septic tank problems. Unfortunately there is a great deal of misinformation available on the internet causing serious confusion. There are also several products available that can cause serious property damage, significant personal injury, or death. As the industry leader in septic tank aeration we have…
Read articleUnderstanding the structure and components that make up a septic system can provide valuable insights into the reasons these systems develop problems and require repairs or replacement. Septic tanks typically serve as holding and decomposition chambers for wastewater purification and the breakdown of solid waste. As a result, they can occasionally become overloaded with water…
Read articleClean, pure water is a necessity for almost every form of life on this planet. However, continuing erosion and contamination of ground water can threaten natural ecosystems and may cause lasting damage to water tables, affecting the amount of available water for drinking, cooking, and cleaning in some areas. If you are part of the…
Read articleI received a call the other day from a frustrated customer of another company. The knock-off (and patent infringing) product was not performing anything like the company told him it would. In fact, it could not perform the fundamental task of increasing the dissolved oxygen in the septic tank! He called the company and they…
Read articleThere appears to be a lot of information and miss-information on the internet and in the minds of the septic system industry. The old question, does discharging the water from your water softener have an effect on your septic system. The answer is No and yes There has been many studies performed by different industries…
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Every day I speak with septic system owners across North America that are dealing with a failing septic system. The theme tends to be the same with each call. The regulators are forcing them to replace their septic system with very expensive designs. While these systems do a great job of cleaning the water when…
Read articleSeptic systems are typically more environmentally friendly than comparable sewer systems because they return water to the local ecosystem to support plant and animal life in the area. Sewer systems, by contrast, usually return the treated water to a river or large body of water, allowing it to end up many miles from its original…
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Installing septic tank risers are a highly recommended addition to your septic system. The septic tank risers will make maintaining and monitoring your septic system much easier and more convenient. Most states in the US require that a septic tank riser be installed on any new system [...]
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