You have decided to sell your home and you are doing all of the preparation. You trim the bushes, repair the fence, paint the outside and inside, repair the faucets and maybe even update the flooring. But what about the most important item, have you done anything with the septic system? About 25% of the…
Read articleProperly functioning septic systems are a naturally green-friendly way to manage household wastewater and solid waste disposal. These systems function in much the same way as the natural water cycle and use filtration and bacterial decomposition to remove harmful substances from water, allowing it to return to the environment in an organic and sanitary way.…
Read articleSeptic system failure is a serious problem that can affect the value and comfort of the family home. Replacement of the septic tank and leach field is a significant expense that averages about $15,000 with a range of $5,000 and $40,000, so considering alternatives to this major construction project can potentially save homeowners thousands of…
Read articleStatistics shows that approximately one-fourth of all U.S. homes depend on septic systems to manage their household wastewater. When properly maintained, these systems can be an environmentally responsible method for disposing of sewage. Septic systems allow the natural decomposition of wastes and provide an underground environment where water can be cleansed and purified using the…
Read articleWhile offering some level of operational efficiency, the performance of anaerobic septic systems pales in comparison to septic systems that have been converted to an aerobic bacterial environment.
Read articleRecently, the state of Florida passed legislation SB550 requiring owners of septic systems to pay for an inspection of their septic systems. If the 2.7 million Florida homeowners with septic systems are not prepared when SB550 becomes effective, they may be liable for quite a bit of money if their septic system does not pass the inspection.
Read articleIn the last blog, a case was made for owners of septic systems to become involved with monitoring the health of their system. One of the ways this can be done is to monitor the sludge and scum layer thicknesses in the septic tank. There are a couple of tools owners of septic systems can use to perform this task.
Read articleWe have been telling septic tank owners for months on this blog that one of the most important preventative maintenance tasks they can perform is to have their septic tank pumped at the appropriate time. So, get involved and monitor the depths of the scum and sludge layer. The knowledge you will gain will help you make better decisions down the road.
Read articleIn general, septic tank systems are efficient, economical and safe when properly utilized and maintained. For most homeowners, periodic inspections and pumping of the septic tank is all that is required to keep the system safely operating at peak performance.
Read articleWhy do owners of a septic tank or a septic system have to pay taxes or fees? They receive almost no services in return, a fact that has to drive these owners crazy.
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