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How long do septics last

How long do septics last

This article will cover the age old question of how long do septics last. Deciding things for your new life can be very tedious. It can overwhelm your waking hours just thinking about where to …
Raised mound inspection

Raised mound inspection

You just received the documents from the real estate agent. The papers were about the house that you were going to purchase in two weeks. One by one, you analyzed the documents that you had …
how to get rid of leach field bio-mat

how to get rid of leach field bio-mat

There have been several occasions where people have questioned how to get rid of leach field bio-mat buildup. This article will try to address this question.  Archaeology was your first love. You have always been …
Do garbage disposals harm cesspools?

Do garbage disposals harm cesspools?

Years have passed and you have been used to placing leftovers in the trash. This gave you the problem of pests and your own pets getting into the trash because of the smell of leftover …
Will caustic soda harm leach fields?

Will caustic soda harm leach fields?

As a septic professional you get many questions like, will caustic soda harm leach fields? That afternoon, you were supposed to meet your co-worker at a local bookstore/coffee shop. It was a weekend and you …
Septic additives do help sand mounds

Septic additives do help sand mounds

There was an age old question your father asked you grandfather about septic additives and your grandfather always gave the same answer; septic additives do help sand mounds. A blindfold covered your eyes. Your fiancé …
Septic additives do help cesspools

Septic additives do help cesspools

For the longest time, you have been an avid practitioner of monthly treatments on your cesspool. You have known all along that septic additives do help cesspools. Doing so has definitely made your life a …
Do water softeners harm septic tanks?

Do water softeners harm septic tanks?

This article will attempt to address the age old question of do water softeners harm septic tanks. For years, you saw how hard water has affected your household. Everything just seemed to be half-done whenever …
How to clean a septic tank?

How to clean a septic tank?

It is never an easy thing to talk about the septic system. The septic tank has long brought about different horror stories that scared both young and old for generations. It is said that monsters …