How many people know what a sump pump is? Or what a sump pump does? Not many! The name rhymes, so it sounds like someone just made it up for fun, but these systems actually do very important work for your household plumbing. We want to tell you more about sump pumps and how they …
Pet hair, human hair, mud, grass, sand from the beach… a number of other things get washed down your shower or sink drain every day. Hello clogged drains, nice to see you again – it’s been a few weeks since we last met. Before you have to resort to drastic measures consider these few at-home …
Summer is nice…no blankets or cold toes…the sun is (mostly) always shining! But when those leftover April showers inevitably hit over summer months, it’s important to keep your septic system running well. There’s no overwhelming process, just a few quick tips! 1. Stay Dry! Just make sure those puddles are away from the septic system! …
Many homeowners have a lot of common questions about their septic tanks. When should it be pumped, how often should it be inspected, how do I keep my tank running properly. Well here are the answers to your commonly asked questions. Inspect It. Much like everything else, a septic system should be inspected on a …
Living in a rural area can be amazing, but there is a very high chance that with that rural area comes a septic tank. These tanks can be great for disposing of wastewater for a property that is not connected to a municipal sewer line, but with this tank also comes the routine preparation and …
Indoor Plumbing Isn’t Something We Have Always Had. Yet, most people these days take it for granted. Not that long ago, one of the most dominant public health hazards was waste disposal. Since then, there has been a drastic change in the way we dispose of toxic waste and it has had an extreme effect …
Winter takes quite a toll on septic tanks. This is mostly because the germs and bacteria that live in our tanks are very sensitive to the outside temperature. Yes, there are actually millions of good bacteria that live and thrive in our septic tanks, and we need them. Most may not know, but they are …
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To Jamie Miller, the inconvenience of responding to an after-hours call is an opportunity for growth. Delivering whatever service is needed every hour of every day makes Miller’s Septic Service different from every other onsite business in its service territory. Matching the level of response to the level of need, Miller deploys his company’s resources …
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Alternative septic systems share similar components to conventional systems, but differ in that they have some type of secondary method of treatment that further purifies the effluent before discharging to the soil. Alternative systems also differ in that they often have more mechanical and technical components that do require regular maintenance and monitoring to be …
House Sewer line – Line connecting plumbing from house to septic tank. Septic tank – Household waste receives primary treatment in the septic tank, an anaerobic environment, and separates into 3 layers; a sludge layer, a clear zone, and a scum layer. Solids heavier than water settle on the bottom to form the sludge later. …
