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Many homes have septic tanks. And many of the people in those homes don't know a lot about their septic tanks. If these statements have you thinking, "that's me!" then you've come to the right place. After reading through this blog, you will no longer be one of those homeowners who don't know much about their septic system. In fact, you will probably know more about septic tanks than most people. That's the joy of having this blog! We love being able to share all sorts of information about septic services and allow our audience to learn from it at their own pace.

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How To Tell When Your Septic Tank Is Full And Needs Attention
The septic system on your property may need septic tank pumping every few years to keep it working correctly. Most septic services suggest pumping the tank out every three to five years, but some indicators will let you know if you waited too long.  Sewage Backups The septic tank contains the waste that leaves your home in the drains throughout the house. The tank is designed to hold the material while it breaks down, and the liquid then passes to the drain field where it leaches through sand, gravel, and soil.

New To Septic Tanks? What You Need To Know About Pumping
Septic systems are common in homes across the country, particularly in rural and less urban areas that are not serviced by municipal utilities. Septic systems run both liquid and solid waste from a home into a drain field and into an underground tank. If you have a home with its own septic system, or you are planning to purchase a home with a septic system, you should know how the systems work.

Septic System Installation Designs That Deal With Low Water Tables
If you live in an area with a shallow water table, installing a septic system can be challenging. Therefore, you may need to consider some of the alternative solutions and septic system designs. These can include mound systems or aerobic septic tank designs. The following septic system designs may be needed for shallow water tables: Aerobic Septic Systems The first option to consider for your septic system installation is an aerobic waste treatment system.

Is It Too Late To Clean Your Septic Tank?
Every homeowner with a septic tank knows that they need periodic cleaning, but what happens if you wait too long? Unfortunately, the answer can be rather messy. A backed-up septic system can wreak havoc on your lawn and cause sewage to return through the drains in your home. Not only is this a great way to ruin your day, but it can also lead to costly repair and remediation costs.