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How Often Are You Supposed to Drain Your Septic Tank?

Your septic tank needs to be pumped to prevent leaks and backup over time, but how often is enough, and how much is too much?

When Should You Get Your Septic Tank Pumped? [INFOGRAPHIC]

A septic system can provide years of service, as long as it is properly maintained.

How a Garbage Disposal can harm your Septic Tank

A garbage disposal is a convenient appliance used to discard unwanted kitchen scraps and other food items. While the handy appliance seems like a good...

How to Care for a Septic System

If you take care of your septic system, it should not give you problems. Follow these steps to keep your septic system in good working order. Understand your septic tank.

Toilet Paper Advice for Septic Tanks

Septic tanks function better when you select a toilet paper that is safe for use in, or especially made for use with a septic system. This is a guide containing toilet paper advice for septic tanks.

How Often Are Septic Tanks Emptied, and Where Do the Contents Go?

Discussing what goes on in the bathroom is considered taboo in many social circles, but you should be having frank discussions about your waste if you own a septic tank. What's the protocol for dealing with fecal matter?

Keep Your Septic Tank Healthy

St. Clair County is host to about 65,000 homes and approximately 30,000 have an onsite decentralized sewage system.

Clean It or Replace It: Why Septic Tank Pumping is Crucial

Proper septic tank maintenance will keep your system functioning correctly, avoiding a costly new installation.

What You Need to Know About Your Septic System’s Drainfield

Knowing how to care for and maintain your drainfield will keep your entire septic system running properly.

Plumbing Tip: Signs of a Backed Up Sewer Line

Yikes! A backed up sewer line is one of the worst nightmares of homeowners. How do you know if your sewer line might be backing up, and it's not just a

3 Tips for Doing Laundry With a Septic System

A septic system has different needs than a sewer connection. Connecting your septic system to your washing machine is possible, but if done incorrectly, you can potential...

Arctic blast could wreak havoc on septic tanks

With subzero temperatures expected over the next several days, and a lack of snowfall to cover and protect the pipes, tanks run a real risk of freezing ...

Septic tanks: Three insurance questions answered

Coverage Q&A: A septic tank, by virtue of being part of the dwelling's plumbing system, is covered as a part of the dwelling.

Septic tanks flush water quality down the tubes

EPA officials are holding the third annual SepticSmart Week. But water quality problems posed by septic systems are a year round challenge, especially in Michigan which lacks statewide oversight.

Could this be the first septic tank to look like a beloved Disney character?

Are Septic Systems Good for the Environment?

First of all, a septic system is a natural water treatment system. Therefore it’s used particularly in rural areas. Those therefore lacking centralized sewage structures. It consists of a septic tank made out of concrete, plastic or fiberglass that collects sewage. This sewage goes through anaerobic processes. After it’s treated, the clean water seeps into the aquifer and the groundwater. As far as their … Read More Are Septic Systems Good for the Environment?