Why Drain Fields Fail — and What a Proper Repair Really Looks Like
If there’s one part of a septic system that works quietly in the background until it suddenly doesn’t, it’s the drain field. For most homeowners, the drain field is out of sight and out of mind—until the day the yard smells strange, water begins pooling where it shouldn’t, or every tap in the house starts draining slower than the evening traffic […]
What to Do After Pumping Your Septic Tank: Care Tips
Living in areas like San Carlos Park, FL, Lehigh Acres, Bonita Springs, Fort Myers, and Naples comes with unique soil and weather conditions that can have an immediate effect on your septic system. These areas are known for their high water tables, sandy soil, and heavy rainfall, which can accelerate system saturation and potential backups. […]
How Regular Drainfield Inspections Can Add Decades to Your Septic System’s Life
Beneath the sunny lawns of San Carlos Park, FL, as well as Lehigh Acres, Fort Myers, North Cape Coral, Captiva, Naples, and neighboring localities, your drain field works like an underground guardian, quietly protecting your home, your water, and your peace of mind. It’s the silent, unseen protector of your home’s sanitation, environmental safety, and […]
Exposing Common Septic Myths in San Carlos Park, FL
If you have a septic pumping tank at your house in San Carlos Park, FL, then you’ve probably heard a lot of advice about maintaining your system that simply isn’t true. We don’t blame you if you’ve ever tried to stuff yeast down your toilet after hearing some of that bogus advice, thinking it’ll save […]
It’s Never too Late to Be Septic Smart!
When you have a septic system, it’s important to be septic smart to keep your system healthy and avoid expensive repairs. In honor of SepticSmart Week (Sept. 20-24), here are some tips from the EPA to stay septic smart. Inspect Regularly You should have your septic system professionally inspected every 3-5 years or based on […]
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 Maintenance 101: Things You Shouldn’t Be Flushing
You’d be surprised how the accumulation of the smallest items can have a major impact on the function of your septic tank and accelerate the need for septic maintenance. Household chemicals, paper products and other seemingly harmless materials can clog your septic tank filter or stress biological treatment taking place within your tank.