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How Often Are You Supposed to Drain Your Septic Tank?

Your septic tank needs to be pumped to prevent leaks and backup over time, but how often is enough, and how much is too much?

3 Tips for Doing Laundry With a Septic System

A septic system has different needs than a sewer connection. Connecting your septic system to your washing machine is possible, but if done incorrectly, you can potential...

'Poo' tomatoes sprout up where sewage is pumped into the sea

The Way You Hang Your Roll Of Toilet Paper Says A Lot About You

How do you hang your toilet paper? Under the roll and closer to the wall? Or do you hang your toilet paper over the roll? Well, a new study suggests there [...]

Toilet Paper Advice for Septic Tanks

Septic tanks function better when you select a toilet paper that is safe for use in, or especially made for use with a septic system. This is a guide containing toilet paper advice for septic tanks.

How Often Are Septic Tanks Emptied, and Where Do the Contents Go?

Discussing what goes on in the bathroom is considered taboo in many social circles, but you should be having frank discussions about your waste if you own a septic tank. What's the protocol for dealing with fecal matter?

Keep Your Septic Tank Healthy

St. Clair County is host to about 65,000 homes and approximately 30,000 have an onsite decentralized sewage system.

Clean It or Replace It: Why Septic Tank Pumping is Crucial

Proper septic tank maintenance will keep your system functioning correctly, avoiding a costly new installation.

Plumbing Tip: Signs of a Backed Up Sewer Line

Yikes! A backed up sewer line is one of the worst nightmares of homeowners. How do you know if your sewer line might be backing up, and it's not just a

Septic tanks flush water quality down the tubes

EPA officials are holding the third annual SepticSmart Week. But water quality problems posed by septic systems are a year round challenge, especially in Michigan which lacks statewide oversight.

Septic tanks: Three insurance questions answered

Coverage Q&A: A septic tank, by virtue of being part of the dwelling's plumbing system, is covered as a part of the dwelling.

Concord, MA Plumbing Tip: What is a Grease Trap?

Basnett Plumbing & Heating offers grease trap installation in Concord, MA and surrounding areas. Call one of our professional plumbers if you are considering a grease trap or would like to know more about benefits of installing one.

Arctic blast could wreak havoc on septic tanks

With subzero temperatures expected over the next several days, and a lack of snowfall to cover and protect the pipes, tanks run a real risk of freezing ...

How a Garbage Disposal can harm your Septic Tank

A garbage disposal is a convenient appliance used to discard unwanted kitchen scraps and other food items. While the handy appliance seems like a good...

Using Tree Root Killer to Unclog Your Pipes

Learn about using tree root killer to unclog your pipes. We specialize in sewer repair & replacement without trench digging. Call for service in Carmel, IN.

Are Septic Systems Good for the Environment?

First of all, a septic system is a natural water treatment system. Therefore it’s used particularly in rural areas. Those therefore lacking centralized sewage structures. It consists of a septic tank made out of concrete, plastic or fiberglass that collects sewage. This sewage goes through anaerobic processes. After it’s treated, the clean water seeps into the aquifer and the groundwater. As far as their … Read More Are Septic Systems Good for the Environment?