What’s the Difference Between Septic Cleaning and Septic Pumping?

March 10, 2019 Published by Leave your thoughts

There’s a lot of confusion when it comes to septic tank maintenance. You might hear the words “pumping” and “cleaning” used interchangeably. And while they both involve backing up a truck to your home and sucking waste out of your septic tank, there is actually a difference between them. Really, it comes down to what’s being removed from the tank. Anatomy of the septic environment To understand the difference between septic cleaning and septic tank pumping in Conroe, TX, we need to understand the septic environment—specifically, the layers of waste within it: At the top is scum. This is floating... View Article

Six Warning Signs That It’s Time to Call for Septic Service in Cleveland, TX

February 25, 2019 Published by Leave your thoughts

Do you know what’s happening underground in your septic tank? Many homeowners happily go along for years without given much thought to their septic tank. The septic system can provide years of reliable service with proper maintenance. However, septic systems don’t last forever. The system will inevitably need to be repaired or replaced after years of use—and may need major help even sooner if not properly maintained. Skipping routine service could lead to costly and even dangerous failure, leaving you stuck with the damage. A responsible septic owner can easily avoid this fate by knowing the warning signs that something... View Article

Don’t Flush Spring Cleaning Down the Toilet!

February 11, 2019 Published by Leave your thoughts

Spring is almost here! There’s nothing more joyful than the first signs of blue sky, shining sun and new leaves sprouting on once-bare trees after a long, cold winter. This is the perfect time to brighten up your home with a good spring cleaning! While washing things down the drain of the sink or tub usually seems like the easiest way to dispose of liquid waste, all of those cleaning chemicals could be detrimental to the health of your septic tank. The septic tank uses bacteria to break down all the waste that comes in. Dumping cleaning products and chemicals... View Article

How to Check if Your Toilet Tank Is Leaking

January 2, 2019 Published by Leave your thoughts

Did you know that roughly 12 percent of water use in American homes is the direct result of leakage? Not only are water leaks expensive, they’re also bad for the environment. Additionally, water leaks could be causing hardware in your home to degrade prematurely, or even affect the integrity of your home’s foundation. If you are experiencing a leaky toilet in your home, it’s advisable to call for the assistance of a plumber right away. Unfortunately, it isn’t always easy to determine whether your toilet is leaking or not. Some toilets may leak silently, costing you money and potentially damaging... View Article

Why Does My System Back Up When It Rains?

December 19, 2018 Published by Leave your thoughts

Texas is seeing a number of increasingly strong weather events, particularly in the greater Houston area. Rainy season weather events can cause damage to your home and property in a number of ways. Most notably, perhaps, they can affect the way that your septic system operates. During rainy weather, the drain field that handles your septic runoff may become oversaturated with moisture, meaning that the water flowing out of your home’s septic system has nowhere to go. When the water can’t drain from your home’s system effectively, this leaves it nowhere to go but back up the pipes and into... View Article

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