How Long Does a Septic System Last?
How Long Does a Septic System Last? If you’re putting in a new septic system, it’s natural to wonder, “How long do septic systems last?” The short answer is, anywhere from 15 to 40 years. The long answer is that there are many factors that impact the long-term life of your septic system. Regular ...
Read MoreDoes Having a Large Family Mean I Should Pump My Tank More Often?
Does Having a Large Family Mean I Should Pump My Tank More Often? Septic tank pumping and cleaning are like any other regular household maintenance, it is largely dependent on how much you use the item requiring service. For instance, those who drive for work need more regular oil changes ...
Read MoreAre Baking Soda and Vinegar Safe for Septic Systems?
Are Baking Soda and Vinegar Safe for Septic Systems? We get a lot of questions about cleaners and best practices in septic systems, and this one is easy – it’s an emphatic “yes!” Baking soda and vinegar are safe Baking soda and vinegar are safe and effective cleaners for your househo...
Read MoreFive Simple Tips to Extend the Life of a Septic System
Five Simple Tips to Extend the Life of a Septic System On this blog, we’ve talked a lot about the need to maintain, clean, pump, and eventually properly replace your septic tank and system. While we recommend calling our offices with any questions or concerns with your septic system, it’s also ob...
Read MoreWhen is a Good Time For a New Septic Installation?
When is a Good Time to Install a New Septic System? Obviously, a functioning septic system is essential to the health, well-being, and comfort of your home and family members. A single unusable shower, dishwasher, sink, or toilet is an inconvenience enough, imagine if all of the plumbing i...
Read MoreWhen You Should Call for Emergency Septic Pumping
When You Should Call for Emergency Septic Pumping By default, emergencies are unscheduled events that can’t be planned for. An emergency is by nature an inconvenient and often unpleasant experience, but a septic system emergency doesn’t have to be as bad as it sounds. Call our office and s...
Read MoreSeptic Tank Odor: How to Eliminate it
Septic Tank Smell: How to Eliminate it While the idea of a septic tank and system seems like an unclean option for waste management, most septic systems rarely exude any septic tank odor or unpleasantness, even after years of service. Of course, the key to keeping your septic system workin...
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