If you live in a home that operates with a septic system, then there are certain things that you should know that are different from a home on a city or county sewer system. Homes with septic systems process all wastewater that leaves the home in a septic tank and drain field located underground on the property. Any wastewater that...
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Whether you are moving to a new home or living on a property with an old septic system, there comes a time when you may need a new septic tank installation. Septic systems can last for decades when they are properly installed and maintained. The lifespan of a septic system may vary depending on the materials that make up the...
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If your home has a septic system, then when you flush a toilet or take a shower, all the wastewater leaves through the plumbing and dumps out into the septic tank. Once inside the septic tank, liquid waste is processed and treated while passing through to a series of perforated pipes called the drain field, where the now-treated water then...
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When you stroll down the aisles at the store, you might wonder why there are so many different types of toilet paper. How do you know what you’ll like best? And perhaps equally important, how will you know what works best for your septic system? If you live on a property that uses a septic system, then there are certain...
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The septic system for your home is underground, which might make it seem like it is impenetrable. However, there are certain plants and landscaping that can actually negatively impact the septic system. The two main components of the septic system are the septic tank and the drain field, also known as the leech field. Both of these components are located...
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Spring and summer in Georgia can come with lots of rain showers that help flowers bloom, wash away pollen, and help green grasses, shrubs, and trees flourish. When your property has a septic system, there are certain things you want to be mindful of during the spring and summer months. Spring is a great time to schedule a septic tank...
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One of the responsibilities of homeowners is to commit to regular maintenance, and that includes your septic system. If your home has a septic system on the property then it will need to be regularly maintained and cleaned by professionals. When you schedule regular septic tank cleaning and maintenance, you are investing in the proper functioning of your home’s septic...
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If you live on a property with a septic system then there are certain things you want to aware of so you aren’t caught by surprise. When a septic system is regularly maintained and functioning properly, you may never notice a difference between having a septic system versus being connected to the city or county water line. However, if you...
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A lot of people with a septic system wonder whether or not it’s okay to have a garbage disposal. The answer really depends on how you use the garbage disposal and whether or not you invest in regular maintenance for your septic system. If you don’t take good care of your septic system then you might find yourself with a...
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If you are living in a home that has a septic system for the first time then you might be a bit confused about what all goes into a well-functioning system. In many cases, people don’t have to think much about their septic system when it’s working well, until a clogged drain or funky odor raises a red flag. Septic...
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