The Story The Washington Post Won’t Tell You About Water Quality
The Washington Post published a story about failing septic systems as a result of climate change and the impact on waterways across the nation, with a focus on Florida. While the article raises an important discussion on the maintenance of septic infrastructure to protect our waterways, it ignores a much bigger issue – who is […]
Be Septic Savvy for a Happy Thanksgiving!
With Thanksgiving comes a long list of last-minute “to do” items: shopping, decorating, and preparing food. Before you get festive, give thanks, and play turkey trivia, don’t forget to take a moment and consider your septic system maintenance. If you are having a gathering, whether it’s inside or outside, this is something you will be […]
4 Septic System Resolutions
In the middle of weight loss, financial and health resolutions – your septic system is probably the last thing on your mind. But considering the large investment you have in your home and your septic system, a resolution surrounding your system is the perfect way to kick off 2017. Maintaining your septic system means that […]
Septic System Questions: Can Heavy Rain Impact my Septic System?
Summers in Southwest Florida are known for our afternoon thunderstorms and heavy rain. During some storms we can get several inches of rain at once, which often overwhelmed our municipal water treatment facilities and drains and leaves our streets flooded. But how does all this rain impact your septic system? We get this question often. […]
Fabric Softeners and your Septic System
If you haven’t looked at our blog articles, you don’t know that we are extremely passionate about water quality and using the right products that help to best maintain the balance of your septic system. We’ve spoken about cleaning products before and avoiding unnecessary chemicals in your septic tank that could interfere with the natural […]
Septic System Resolutions for the New Year
While septic systems only have to be pumped out every 3-5 years, maintaining your septic system properly requires a change in the way you approach things like water use, waste and household products. Here are a few things you should consider making changes with in the new year as septic system resolutions:
Septic System FAQs: Why is my Septic Tank Full after Pumping?
One of the most common questions we get from customers after a pumpout or inspection is, “Why is my septic tank full when it was just pumped?” You should know that there is a standard operating level for septic tanks and your tank should always be “filled” to its normal liquid level. The normal level […]
It’s SepticSmart Week: 5 Facts you Didn’t Know about Septic Systems
In honor of the EPA’s SepticSmart week, and in everything we do, we make homeowner education a priority. We want you to understand the facts about your septic system, smart water use, and what can cause issues with your tank and drainfield. While you can find a wealth of articles and resources on our website and the Crews Environmental blog, we wanted to make sure that you knew some of the less popular septic system facts.
4 Tips for Stressed out Septic Systems
When too much wastewater has been flushed into your drainfield, this can stress your system and cause backups. If you’re worried about stress on your septic system, here are a few tips to help you be proactive about making sure you’re not overloading your system.
4 Reasons to Regularly Maintain your Septic System in Southwest Florida
Your Southwest Florida septic system is an important infrastructure within your home. Just like you change your air conditioning filter or mow your lawn, you must also regularly inspect and pumpout your septic system. While the regularity may not be quite as frequently as the aforementioned household duties, it’s still just as important. Regular septic […]