“The nice thing about this imperfect old world we live in is that there’s always opportunities to make things better.”
Almost no septic systems are built for easy servicing, but that’s something you can and should change. Servicing beyond the basics of septic tank pump outs is a very worthwhile way to spend a little bit of time. The stakes are high enough and the leaching bed of a septic system is important enough that you should be able to maintain yours as easily as possible. Here’s how . . .
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Installing Access Hatches
Every septic tank has lids, but tanks are almost always installed below ground level.
Continue ReadingEnsuring Easy Leaching Pipe Access
This is a simple and effective upgrade to any standard septic system, but it’s hardly ever done.
Continue ReadingAdding an Aeration Bubbler
Septic systems are called “septic” because the digestion that occurs in the tank typically happens in an oxygen-free state. But this doesn’t mean oxygen-free is ideal.
Continue ReadingHow to Be Kind to Your Septic System
There are many ideas out there about how to treat your septic system so it lasts a long time.
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