Septic System Savers Blog

When you own a septic tank it is important to remember that the septic tanks are a vital part of your house running smoothly. If you do not take proper care of your septic system it can lead to many expensive repairs that can take weeks for the projects to be finished. A home with septic tank problems is worth much less on the market than if the septic system is running smoothly. When you have septic tank problems, it can not only cause harm to your house, but to the environment around your...

Most homeowners don’t want to think about where their sewage goes however these thoughts can be at the top of someone’s mind if they've septic system problems. Homeowner not serviced by city sewage services most likely have to deal with septic system problems. Some typical signs septic system problems may not be functioning properly include water draining slowly from sinks, patches of landscaping that are growing better than surrounding due to increased fertilizer, and dead areas of grass due...

If you own a septic tank, you have to think about the health of your plumbing much more than most people. There are a number of possible septic tank problems that may afflict you. These septic problems are not only inconvenient and messy in the short-term, but they can also shorten the lifespan of your septic system. Common Septic Tank Problems • Septic systems are anaerobic. They do not allow a free exchange of oxygen with the outside world. This quality is not accidental. Makers of septic...

Remote locations that have no direct access to the main sewerage system, use septic tanks and septic systems for waste disposal. If your septic tank or system were to fail, it would cause severe environmental and health hazards within the vicinity. Therefore, it is imperative that you take good care of your septic system, and ensure proper usage, in order to avoid the common septic problems that may lead to failure. The Most Common Septic Problems There are 3 major septic problems that are...

A septic system is an anaerobic environment. The anaerobic environment is the major cause of septic system problems. This means that there is very little oxygen available inside the system, particularly in the drain field. This lack of oxygen encourages the growth of biomat, a black layer of sludge that prohibits the drain field from functioning properly. This biomat grows underneath and along the sides of the drain field, slowly choking it and preventing the septic tank from discharging...

A septic tank and its drain field function in largely anaerobic environments. This means that there is little to no oxygen available inside the septic tank. This environment prohibits the growth of the aerobic bacteria which are best suited to consume waste materials inside the septic tank. This is one of the reasons that a septic tank will eventually back up and cause septic problems. Another reason for clogging is the growth of black layer of sludge beneath and along the drain field outside...

Septic tank problems are seen in many homes all across the country. Unfortunately, many individuals feel at a loss when it comes to their septic tank. This is due largely in part to the fact that a new septic tank can run you thousands of dollars. For most homeowners, it can be downright impossible to actually afford a brand new septic tank. Because of this, it is a good idea to familiarize yourself on why septic tank problems becomes an issue and how you can actually get rid of these issues...

Many septic tank problems can be traced to poor maintenance or abuse of the septic system. Septic tanks that are abused and improperly maintained won’t function correctly and can damage the environment. The resulting repairs can be expensive to fix. You should ensure that you have a septic tank system that is large enough to handle your needs. A septic tank that is too small will develop an overload of sludge. This will definitely be a source of septic problems. You should also determine...

A few years ago, my family began to have septic problems with their septic tank. On Christmas morning, no less, the tank decided to overflow, filling our entire house with a putrid smell, and our showers with disgusting dirt and grime. My family paid a pretty penny for a serviceman to come out and drain the septic tank. This was only the start of our septic problem dilemma. After that initial back up, the septic tank would need to be drained every six months. If only we had known then what we...