Maintaining a Safe Septic System

Truth Or Fiction: Septic Tank Edition

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Septic tanks are those mysterious, waste-filled tanks located underground in your backyard. Since you rarely see your septic tank, you may not know much about it. And to make matters worse, some of the information floating around about septic tanks is merely folklore. It’s time to get to the bottom of the problem! It’s time for Truth or Fiction: Septic Tank Edition. Truth or Fiction: You can’t use bleach when you have a septic tank since it will kill the bacteria.…

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3 Important Maintenance Tips For Residential Septic Systems

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Septic systems play an important role for properties that are isolated away from the city. They collect sewage and decompose it through biological activity. For them to work properly, though, you need to remember these maintenance tips.  Conserve Water Daily  The more water you use each day, the more water enters your septic system. This can result in many problems, such as costly overflowing. As a countermeasure, your family can practice good water conversation.…

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Three Septic Tank Servicing Myths To Be Aware Of

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Do you live in a home that has a septic tank? If so, you may have heard a few myths about servicing the tank of the years. Before you do anything that could be bad for the septic tank, know the truth behind these three septic tank maintenance myths.  Myth: You Must Regularly Add Bacteria To The Septic Tank It’s true that septic tanks need bacteria for it to break down the waste effectively, it is not a good idea to regularly put bacteria additives into the tank.…

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