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Think about the time you had a very large and heavy dinner. How did you belch the following day? Surely, you know that the system in you body that has to process all that food went through a lot of effort. Well, the process occurring inside a septic tank is not that far from your digestive system. Digestion is basically the decomposition of wastes done by bacteria in an environment where air is absent. In a septic tank setting, gases are also produced in the breakdown of solids. However, these gases are further utilized to stir the foul matters inside instead of being burped out. A functional septic tank will be able to turn the dregs of solid wastes into liquid form. Nevertheless, similar to your digestive tract, a septic tank encounters several problems as more and more sludge and scum materials are--for want of a better term --deposited. The following materials are some potential clicking time bombs that can eventually wear your septic tank down. Oil And Grease Too much dumping of o...

The septic system is an astounding and innovative piece of technology. The device is natural and energy efficient. If you are planning on installing a septic tank, you will need septic lines, a septic tank, permit from your local government, and choose the appropriate location for installing the tank. A septic tank operates by sewage being carried from the house to the tank using gravity instead of using motors and fossil fuel energy.  The sewage moves by means of gravity from the tank to the drain field. Microbes in the ground digest and sanitize the bacteria, viruses, and other harmful substances.  When the soil is healthy, clean water returns to the water table. The location of the tank and lines will depend on the percolation test. Another important feature is the size of the septic tank. Does Your Septic Tank Smell? If Yes Then Try This Odd Flushing Trick Fixes All Septic Tank Issues Click Here To Learn More There are a few ways you can determine the size of the septic ta...

Before I worked for a septic tank business, I had absolutely no clue what a septic tank was other than it was a large tank in the ground for human waste.  Now after, 7 years I have become knowledgeable on the importance of keeping a septic tank cleaned out on a regular basis. Pretty much everyday or so, I speak to people who know next to nothing about septic tank cleaning or pump outs, who ask the same questions that I once did.  Fortunately, I now know that if a tank is not cleaned every so often, it can lead to unnecessary expenses for the homeowner.  By writing this, I hope I can pass on what I have learned and save an unsuspecting homeowner a rather large expense. The purpose of cleaning a septic tank is to keep the sludge from entering the field lines or drain field. Also, cleaning will keep the septic waste from returning to the house or filtering out onto the surface near or on the septic tank.  Proper maintenance prevents smell and toxic material from contami...

Maintaining your septic system can prove to be an incredibly difficult and trying task at first, especially if you have a large amount of people utilizing its resources every day.  Occasionally people will have to get their systems pumped in order to keep the levels of waste inside at an acceptable level and it can be very expensive to pump.  That is why it is very important that you are using the right tools to keep the levels low and taking steps to ensure that the only things in the septic system are human waste (not tampons, garbage or kitchen waste, etc.) Getting the Tank's Contents Pumped Having your system pumped is the most popular choice because it can instantly remove the problems you are having with the tank and remove all of the materials that are not being broken down by the natural processes occurring within.  However, it can be quite costly (up to $1,000 in some parts of the country). Sometimes the amount of waste you are adding to the tank is way too much ...

The Many Different Types of Septic Tank Additives While many septic tank owners choose to add septic additives there are many facts that the homeowners should be aware of. To begin, additives are broken down into two main categories: chemical and biological. The chemical additives include organic and inorganic compounds and the biological include bacteria, yeast and enzymes. Many homeowners are adding additives because they believe they help the contents of the septic tank to settle, to digest bio-solids more efficiently, to breakdown the buildup of scum in the system or to dissolve a clog in the soil absorption system. The most common reasons people use septic additives include: They helps to rejuvenate a system that is stressed from over abundance of bacterial populations They liquefy solids in the tank They increase the settling ability of solids in the tank Many septic additives contain enzymes and can be purchased through discount stores, chemical companies and septic system pump ...

Septic tank problems can arise from different factors and can be in different levels of difficulty to solve. Most of these problems are caused by wastes being fed into the septic tank. The most common causes are excessive water content, bleach and other harmful chemicals and non-biodegradable waste. Excessive water content in the tank is often over-looked in most households, however, it can impose a great threat in the septic system.  This is one of the problems, that can easily be solved yet many still forgot to manage. Too much water in the system force the solid wastes to float and be included in the liquid being flowed in the exit drains. This, quite obviously, causes clogs. Bleach along with the other chemicals, can hinder the natural biological activity in the tank, which involves breaking down of wastes into smaller substances.  Strong detergents being flushed into the tank kills the anaerobic bacteria present that are responsible in decomposing the wastes inside the co...

Septic systems are individual waste water treatment systems, usually used in rural areas or for homes with large property lots where public sewage would be impractical.  The waste water from the household flows through drain lines (inlet lines) to a tank, where it is stored while it sits and separates. After the waste is separated, the solids stay in the holding tank for bacteria to break it down and decompose the waste.  The liquid waste water passes from the tank to a series of drain field trenches through lines (outlet lines) with holes in them. This clean water gets absorbed into the ground and then become part of natures water cycle. Because our septic systems are underground, we can never be a hundred percent sure of what is going on inside of our tanks.  A few sure warning signs that your septic may be failing are sewage back-ups in the household as well as slow draining toilets and or drains.  When the lines going to your septic tank are backed up or clogged,...

Septic Tanks, many of us have them, others have sewer systems. We know that they are there, we know essentially what they do, but do we take the steps monthly to make sure they are functioning correctly?  Many homeowners do not know how a septic tank works and therefore how to prevent the onset of problems.  Here is some basic information to help you understand what causes septic tanks to back up, and how to avoid problems and the expense of repairing them. To begin with let's get down to the ultra-basic. A septic tank is a tank that all the waste that flushes down toilets and goes down drains and sinks in your home winds up.  >>  Click Here To Read Consumer Reports  Best Septic Tank Treatment This tank is designed to hold this waste, while bacteria and enzymes digest the waste. Eliminating all odor and reducing the waste into a liquid, which is then dispersed through leaching fields.  So as long as the tank is storing the waste, and as long as the ba...

As a septic system owner, you may want to try your level best to stay safe. This is more important if you are around the opening of the septic tank.  As a matter of fact, you should know all of the important safety precautions that should be taken prior to working on the septic system. Follow the safety tips given below. 1. Septic tank lid Make sure that the access port of your tank is covered with a solid lid. Make sure that the lid is strong enough. Kids should not be able to open it. If you have no idea as to how to install the system, you can call a professional for help. The company will be more than happy to help with the inspection. 2. The tank opening You should never lean over the septic tank opening. The reason is that the gasses that come out of the tank may knock you out. You may also fall in the tank, which may prove fatal. 3. Don't Start a fire near the tank The septic tank may produce a lot of methane gas. And this gas is highly explosive. Therefore, we suggest that ...

The septic system is designed to collect and dispose off human waste and drain water. The leach field, also called the drainfield, absorbs the wastewater that leaves the tank.  When the septic tank is not maintained, there is a high chance that it can get clogged, creating a toxic environment. Regular maintenance is the only way to prevent this disastrous scenario. Take a look at what is involved in maintaining your septic tank. Pump the Tank Regularly Do not wait until the drainfield is soggy or the sewage is backing up into your home. Instead establish a septic tank pumping and inspection routine.  Typically, the tank should be pumped and inspected every two to five years, depending on the usage. If the usage is heavy, opt for more frequent pumping and inspection. This will keep your tank healthy and prevent backups and soggy leach field. >>  Click Here To Read Consumer Reports  Best Septic Tank Treatment Pump The Tank Annually If You Use Garbage Disposal If ...

When you buy a car, you are given an owner's manual with instructions on how to care for your car. Septic tanks can cost as much or more than a car, unfortunately nobody gives you a manual when they are installed. Some people don't even know they have a septic tank! As a result, many septic systems fail unnecessarily. The Price for Failure is Steep The price for failure is steep in two way. More than 1200 people in the US die each year from contaminated water, and failing septic systems are a leading source of waterborne disease outbreaks in the country today.  In a 2000 EPA report, 31 states listed septic systems as their second greatest potential source of groundwater contamination. Septic system replacement is also very expensive, with costs often running from $5,000 to $20,000 or more.  Fortunately, there are some highly effective, ineffective steps you can take to eliminate this problem. Before discussing solutions, let's look at why septic systems fail. Septic tank ma...