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04/29/2021

Waiting too long to clean a septic tank can result in more damage than just a sewage backup into your home. The inside of the tank can corrode or the leach field can become polluted.

04/27/2021

Be careful using anti-bacterial soaps and detergents in your daily routines. Their chemical makeup destroys the bacteria in your septic system that helps to breakdown waste materials. Using regular soap and rubbing thoroughly will do the trick and not inhibit the septic system.

04/22/2021

If you are putting your home on the market, it is always a good idea to have the septic tank pumped before you begin showing the house. Not only does this prevent back up or overflow issues, it is also a good time to check for any problems the system may have.

04/20/2021

The septic distribution box (aka D-box) connects the effluent line to the network of leach lines in the absorption system, or to seepage galleys or pits, and is used to regulate the rate of flow to the lines.

04/15/2021

Drain lines from the home to the septic tank can become clogged by waste material, roots, or from partial or complete collapse. Having a trained septic technician inspect the system is the most effective method of identifying the problem.

04/13/2021

Aerobic septic systems (aka Aerobic Treatment Units, or ATUs) operate through the introduction of oxygen (fine air bubbles) into the system, promoting the growth of beneficial, aerobic bacteria to improve the treatment of effluvia.

04/08/2021

Before hosting a large party, have the septic tank pumped out, especially if it has been a while since it has been done. This will help prevent an accident as well as avoiding inadvertently overloading the system.

04/06/2021

Adding a gray water system to your home’s plumbing will improve the overall performance of its septic system. Gray water lines can be laid out so that your gardens, shrubs, and lawns can be watered by them.

04/01/2021

When a septic tank is not pumped out regularly, there is not enough room for the solids and lighter elements to separate from the effluent, resulting in a contaminated or pipe-clogging discharge.

03/30/2021

Among the things that should never be flushed into a septic system are: cat litter, diapers (cloth and disposable), dryer sheets, dirt, last night’s stew, cotton swabs, cigarette butts, and a host of other materials. They will either clog the system or interfere with its natural decomposing processes.

03/25/2021

There are three main components to a modern septic system: the tank, the drainfield, and the soil. Although they are all dependent on one another, each performs a specific role and must be properly maintained for efficient functioning.

03/23/2021

Drain lines from the home to the septic tank can become clogged by waste material, roots, or from partial or complete collapse. Having a trained septic technician run a snake through the line is the most effective method of identifying the problem.

03/18/2021

For added protection to your drain field, as well as providing peace of mind, your septic system may benefit by installing a filter to the outlet tee in order to reduce the amount of suspended solids leaving the tank.

03/16/2021

In a properly working septic tank, there are three levels; on top is the scum – grease, oils, other materials lighter than water; a clear effluent in the middle; and solid waste on the bottom. Only the effluent should be exiting the tank.

03/11/2021

Because an inlet tee slows water when it enters in order to prevent agitation and disruption of the three layers in the tank, it is best to set the depth of the bottom of the pipe to just short of halfway into the tank. This should clear the scum layer yet not stir up the bottom sludge.

03/09/2021

While there may be a generally recommended pumping interval, that is not an absolute; the number of people in the household and the tank size determine how often the system needs to be pumped out.

03/04/2021

Garbage disposals are not recommended for homes with septic systems. The finely ground products will float on the surface of the water and make their way into and clog lines. Consider composting vegetable matter and disposing of animal by-products.

03/02/2021

Never work around a septic tank alone. In addition, make sure that all covers and hinges are not damaged and in proper working order so that they will not collapse in order to prevent people and pets from falling in.

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361 Chevy Chase Drive
Conway, SC
29526

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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(843) 347-6130

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