Why It’s Important to Clean Grease Traps Regularly

January 18, 2022 Published by Leave your thoughts

Grease traps are a crucial part of any restaurant. They’re used to ensure that the fat, grease and oil leftover from cooking food is properly disposed of and doesn’t clog sewer lines and pipes. While the grease trap will work efficiently at this task, eventually you will need to do some grease trap maintenance. Let’s look at why it’s important to regularly clean out the grease trap. Odors It’s time to face facts: Potential customers will only go to your restaurant if it passes the smell test. If they walk in and your restaurant smells gross, it doesn’t matter if... View Article

Where Should a Septic Tank Be Installed on My Property?

December 30, 2021 Published by Leave your thoughts

What’s the best location for your septic tank? While there’s no specific recommended site for any given parcel of land, there are some simple rules for septic system placement. You might be limited by geographic features or local building codes, but the ultimate goal is to make sure that the tank and drain field are in an area that won’t interfere with your health and safety. Here’s a quick guide to proper septic system placement to help ensure the successful installation and function of your system. Soil quality and geographical features When you rely on a drain field to treat... View Article

Are Septic Tanks Environmentally Friendly?

December 16, 2021 Published by Leave your thoughts

If you’re new to owning a septic tank, you might wonder whether septic tanks are environmentally friendly. More people than ever are concerned with the impact that humans have on the environment, from climate change to maintaining a healthy groundwater supply. The idea of sending human waste into the soil—and the groundwater supply—might seem counterintuitive, but we can happily declare septic tanks an eco-friendly alternative to municipal wastewater treatment. Most properties with septic tanks are too far away from municipal sewer systems to rely upon them. Septic tanks are a safe and easy way to treat your own wastewater. As... View Article

What Is the Most Common Cause of Septic System Failure?

November 29, 2021 Published by Leave your thoughts

Septic systems have come a long way in the past few decades. While the basic premise is the same, today’s systems can last for a lifetime without running into any issues. If you’ve ever wondered, “What is the most common cause of septic system failure?” keep reading. This post will teach you everything you need to know: Poor design or installation: If the contractor doesn’t consider space requirements, sewage rate flow or soil conditions, the system is bound to fail at some point. The easiest way to avoid this problem is by hiring a reputable contractor for installation. Water overload:... View Article

Can You Use the Bathroom While Your Septic Tank Is Being Pumped?

November 15, 2021 Published by Leave your thoughts

More than 21 million homes are connected to a septic system in the United States. However, we’ve found that there are many homeowners who don’t know much about their septic system, and they have a lot of questions to ask about septic systems. Many of the questions are related to pumping the tank. One of the most common questions we get is whether the homeowner can use the bathroom when we’re pumping and inspecting their system. The answer is no. In addition to not flushing toilets or using the bathroom, you can’t even turn your water on while we’re servicing... View Article

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