Having your septic tank pumped as needed is perhaps one of the single most important things that you can do to prolong the life and well-being of your home’s septic system. Therefore, it is only natural to assume as a homeowner that anytime you have the septic tank pumped by a professional, it would be a good thing. However, there are actually times when having your septic tank pumped or emptied would be a bad idea, and this is something you should know.…
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If you own a restaurant, you owe it to yourself to keep the grease trap clean. If you’re not sure what the grease trap is, it’s the underground compartment that prevent grease from getting through to the lift station. A poorly maintained grease trap can allow grease to enter the lift station, which can cause waste water to back up into your restaurant. In addition, there are several other problems that a dirty grease trap can cause.…
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Your septic system is designed to separate the liquids from the solids. It does this through a system of tanks that ultimately drain into a seepage pit. As the waste flows from the house, the solids are deposited in the first tank and the liquids flow through to the second tank. From there, the liquid waste water flows through to the seepage pit where it will eventually absorb into the soil.…
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