Tips To Protect Your Lawn During Septic Pumping

Septic pumping is a routine service with few complications. However, the septic contractor's equipment might affect your lawn. Below are some useful tips to minimize the effects. Mark Your Tank's Location Know where your septic tank is located, mark it, and point it to the contractor upon arrival. Here are some tips for locating the septic tank for the first time: Ask the previous homeowner Follow the main building drain from the house Consult a septic contractor for help Check parts of your home with patchy or sparse plant growth Once you know the location, mark it so that you don't have to go through the processes every time. [Read More]

First Time Repairing Your Septic Tank? Here Is Everything You Should Know About The Process

Most homes have an underground sedimentation tank that manages the waste that flows from the kitchen, bathroom, toilets, and laundry rooms. Further, the wastewater container has a filter that separates the waste into solids and liquids. Note that the solid sludge settles at the bottom of the tank while the liquid floats at the top. Further, the system contains bacteria that break down the sludge and minimize its volume. However, you should maintain and pump the wastewater container every few years to prevent accumulation. [Read More]

How Does Your Home Benefit From Timely Septic Maintenance? 3 Top Advantages Of Pumping Out Your Septic Tank

Septic tank maintenance is one of the costliest expenses in the home. As such, many homeowners postpone it until they have no other option besides fixing the system. However, you should look beyond the amount you spend maintaining the septic system and consider how it benefits your home and its longevity. Further, consider these as the top benefits of timely maintenance when it comes to the functionality of the wastewater treatment and disposal unit. [Read More]

2 Signs Your Home's Wastewater Pump Needs To Be Replaced

If your home is too far away from the city's main sewer line, you may have a wastewater pump installed that helps to carry the sewage water out to it. However, you may have started to notice the rancid smell of sewage in your home, making you wonder whether the pump is still doing its job.  When you smell sewage and have already ruled out a problem with the sewage lines in your house, the pump may be having issues. [Read More]