Septic Tanks / Wells

How to maintain the Septic Tank and Septic System

It is always better to take precautions then look for a cure. Improper maintenance of these systems leads to destruction of needed bacteria, which may cause damage to the system and force it to fail. If this is not taken care of, sludge is formed which further flows into the absorption fields and the system can be clogged. If this happens, it is a difficult part to be handled, as you can pump out the tank but not the drainfield. And if this often repeated it can cause irreparable damage to the system and you may end up having to instal ...
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Your Downstream Neighbor

YOUR DOWNSTREAM NEIGHBOR   My kind neighbor up the hill, who knows in some way that my work is related to wastewater, asked me the other day, “You know I have a septic system right? Well, I’m painting the upstairs at my house and I’m wondering where I should wash out my brushes.  Is it harmful to my system or to the environment?”  I thought to myself, I bet this is not the only person who ever pondered what to do in this situation.  Should I ask him into the house for a glass of cold ...
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