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Troy Todd
- Feb 25, 2020
- 2 min
Heavy Rain and Your Septic System
Significant rainfall can quickly flood the ground around the soil absorption area (drainfield) leaving it saturated, making it impossible for water to flow out of your septic system. With nowhere to go, the water eventually backs up into drains and toilets and into your home. Preparing your septic system before the rain season is very important. Having a regular maintenance cleaning and inspection once every 3-5 years will improve the life of your system and not leave you wit
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Troy Todd
- Apr 23, 2019
- 1 min
Conserving Water Helps Septic System
All the water you send down the pipes in your household ends up in your septic tank. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the average person in a typical single-family home uses 70 gallons of water a day. A leaky or running toilet can waste as much as 200 gallons a day, the EPA says. If you conserve more water, less will enter your septic system. That will improve the system's operation and reduce the risk of problems. HOW TO CONSERVE WATER Do laundry th
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Troy Todd
- Dec 7, 2018
- 1 min
Can you plant a garden over a Septic Drain Field?
So you’ve got a new septic system, the grass has started growing over the drain field, and you’re wondering…can I grow a vegetable garden or plant petunias over my drain field? Here are the rules of thumb for choosing what to plant over a drain field: 1. Don’t plant a vegetable garden. Septic fields are generally considered a bad place to plant a vegetable garden. If you must grow food over your drain field, opt for fruiting crops such as tomatoes or cucumbers that you ca
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Troy Todd
- Aug 24, 2018
- 1 min
What are the Parts of a Septic System?
Whether you’re buying a home with a septic tank for the first time, or you’ve lived on a property with a septic system for years, knowing the parts of a septic system can help you identify when there is a problem, maintain your septic system, and talk more easily with septic professionals. 1. Your Home Wastewater comes from your home through a pipe to your septic tank. This includes all household water, from toilets, to sinks, to washing machines. It’s important to follow bes
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Troy Todd
- May 21, 2018
- 1 min
How Often Should You Have Your Septic Tank Pumped?
A septic tank becomes a major part of your family’s day-to-day life, whether you recognize it or not. Keep reading to find out how often you should get your septic tank pumped to keep yourself from costly septic repairs in the future. Get your septic tank pumped every 3-5 years. Regular maintenance is key to keeping your family flushing. Find a reliable septic company to do the pumping for you every 3-5 years. Get your septic system inspected annually. Annual inspecti
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