The sewer system is, unfortunately, regularly abused by the average person. Something about the metaphor of flushing the toilet and watching the contents disappear makes people think they can get rid of basically anything that way, which means that when you work in the sewer, you sometimes find some crazy things down there. Here are […]
A “fatberg” is a mass of solids, that cannot biodegrade, that has congealed in a sewer system. Fatbergs are made mostly of fat and cooking grease, which is formed around sanitary napkins, condoms and non-biodegradable wipes which are flushed down the toilet and never degrade. The largest fatberg ever found was discovered in the London […]
Winter can be harsh in Ohio. If your property relies on septic parts in Bethel, OH for daily operations, it’s important to keep your septic system free of ice. A frozen septic system can prove disastrous. To avoid this costly situation, apply the following tips to the care of your septic parts in Bethel, OH. […]
From 1938 to 1992, sewage sludge was simply thought of as a waste byproduct and dumped into the ocean. As laws about disposal changed, treatment plants began to look at other solutions. Today, there are many beneficial reuses of biosolids in Bethel, OH. Are you familiar with this process? Following is a basic FAQ to […]
No matter which part of the world you live in, you have probably heard some local folklore and tall tales. From the monster in Loch Ness to the sasquatch in the northwestern United States, there are certain legends that seem to last for generations, with or without any conclusive proof. If you ever visit New […]
Anyone who has been around sewers or septic systems knows that the air around waste can be downright nauseating. Though the strong smell associated with sewer systems is no surprise, you might not know exactly what kinds of negative impacts the presence of sewer gas can have. While you might not be able to completely […]