Maintaining a Safe Septic System

3 Signs Your Septic Tank Needs To Be Cleaned

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Your septic tank holds the wastewater from your entire household. The tank needs to be emptied at some point, as it cannot hold the wastewater for your entire lifetime. Eventually, you have to have this tank emptied. You cannot solely rely on a time frame, as you may use more water throughout some parts of the year, or you may have more or less waste as well. There are other signs to rely on that may indicate that your tank needs to be emptied.…

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Becoming Better Informed About Repairing Your Sewer Line

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Sewer line damage can wreak havoc on a property by causing inconvenience and costly repairs. Understanding sewer line damage and the available repair techniques is essential for homeowners and property managers alike. What Are Common Causes Of Sewer Line Damage? Tree roots can be an issue for sewer lines. As trees grow, their roots often extend and infiltrate underground pipes, causing blockages and structural damage. The invasive roots can wrap around pipes tightly, leading to cracks or complete breakage.…

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Don't Try To Solve A Septic Backup On Your Own

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If you’ve previously owned homes with city sewer hookups, you might be used to trying to solve minor clogs and backups on your own. While professional drain cleaning is a better bet even with municipal sewer lines, the potential consequences of failing to get to the bottom of the problem are often much less severe. With a septic system, you can’t simply write off your actions’ results as a problem for your city’s sewer engineers.…

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