8 Most Common Things People Don’t Know About Their Septic System Septic systems play a crucial role in managing wastewater in areas without access to municipal sewer systems. Still, many homeowners don’t understand how their septic systems work and often neglect essential maintenance practices, leading to costly repairs. In this post, we’ll discuss the eight […]
The Process Of Flushing Drain Field Lines A drain field, absorption field or leach field is the area around your septic tank that allows liquids to absorb into the ground. Without a drain field, the liquids would overflow and cause runoff. This would create a bad odor in your yard and could lead to sewage back-ups. A […]
A Better Understanding Of Biosolids Biosolids are organic residues resulting from the treatment of commercial, industrial and municipal wastewater (sewage). The products are recycled for use as fertilizer and soil amendment. Agricultural applications of biosolids are regulated and encouraged by the US Environmental Protection Agency and state and local authorities. These standards are based on decades […]
What High Pressure Water Jetting Is And What It’s Used For High-pressure water jetting (also known as hydrojetting) is a common and effective cleaning method for sewers, drains and pipes. It is an environmentally friendly alternative to chemical-based drain cleaners. It is also a much faster and more efficient method of clearing blockages in your plumbing. […]
How A Septic Sand Filter Works Sand filters are a good alternative to conventional septic tank/drain field systems in areas with shallow bedrock, poor soils or other restrictive site conditions. Sand filters treat wastewater using naturally occurring physical, biological and chemical processes that can be more effective than conventional systems. They also require less maintenance than […]
Digesters are biological processes that use microorganisms to decompose organic waste. The process creates biogas, a nutrient-rich liquid called digestate and a solid byproduct similar to compost. At their best, digesters can do a lot of good for the environment and the community. But like any piece of equipment, they need to be maintained to […]