We all know, or at least imagine, what a dreadful situation it becomes when septic clogging happens. The waste flows in the opposite direction, and wastewater returns to your house! This isn’t only an inconvenient and stinky problem, but it also poses health risks. We understand that you’d love to know what causes a clogged […]
The septic tank is an important part of some homes’ plumbing systems. Located underground, septic tanks collect and hold wastewater, allowing time for solid materials to settle at the bottom. This water is then drained into a nearby drain field. Wondering how to know where your septic tank is? Below, we cover everything you need […]
Having trouble remembering what items you shouldn’t be flushing down the toilet? Usually, it’s best to avoid flushing anything besides waste and toilet paper. Flushing anything else could cause major damage to your plumbing system, resulting in the need for expensive repairs. Below, you’ll find common things you shouldn’t flush down the toilet that many […]
The septic system, or septic tank, is essentially a private sewage treatment facility. A septic system has the capability to remove more than 90 percent of contaminants, bacteria and pathogens from sewage before it is released into the environment. The forerunners of septic systems have been in use since ancient times. Septic tanks or septic […]
Founded in 2015, the Center for Clean Water Technology (CCWT) at Stony Brook University in New York has been developing a new technology for septic systems with an eye on reducing the amount of pollution in groundwater. Researchers at the CCWT have developed septic systems that remove nitrogen from septic wastewater using biofilters. Biofilters are […]
There are some misconceptions about septic tanks floating around out there. That includes everything from when it needs to be pumped to if it will explode at any given moment. The truth is that most of the time, if it sounds too unbelievable to be true, it probably is. That being said, septic tank myths […]