A lot of new homeowners don’t realize how important it is to maintain their cesspool or septic system. A clean and well-functioning cesspool can save you hundreds, even thousands of dollars. You will have fewer clogs, repairs and it can add years onto the life cycle of your cesspool. When thinking about maintenance and care for your cesspool, it’s also important to remember safety issues too. Septic failure can result in health and environmental dangers if they are not dealt with quickly and by experienced professionals. Here [...] Continue Reading

May 20th, 2013 BY EarthCare No Comments

If you own or run a business, grease traps are an important part of keeping your drainage system up to code. It is very important that you keep your pipes and inside grease trap clean as well running for the safety of your building, customers, and the environment. Not only can repairs cost you money and business but it can also cost you your license. The state and the Board of Health have laws and regulations regarding your grease traps. In order to understand grease [...] Continue Reading

May 17th, 2013 BY EarthCare No Comments

High amounts of rainfall near your property can cause more than just basement flooding. You also need to think about your septic system getting flooded. Flooding in the septic system can cause serious issues to your home and property by creating a high water table. High water tables will force drains in the home to run slowly, clogging up the toilets and backing-up the pipes. How can you protect your home against high water tables? First, it’s important to understand how the septic system works. [...] Continue Reading

May 15th, 2013 BY EarthCare No Comments

One of the most important parts of owning a septic tank is learning how to spot warning signs. Catching a problem when it’s small can mean the difference between small repairs and spending thousands on a new septic tank. With the right care and maintenance, you can add years onto the life cycle of your septic tank. This could result in using the same tank for up to twenty years. This is a huge savings for a home or business owner. Here are some tips [...] Continue Reading

May 13th, 2013 BY EarthCare No Comments

In order to practice good septic maintenance, it is important that you understand all the components of your septic system. A cared for and healthy septic tank can last a household as many as twenty years! That can result in huge savings for your home. The septic main line is a very crucial part of the septic system. Here’s a breakdown of how the main line works together with the other parts of the septic system:

The four components. To begin, the septic main line is [...] Continue Reading

May 8th, 2013 BY EarthCare No Comments

In order to understand how to best care for your septic system, it’s important to know all the components and how they work together. A septic tank is made up of three compartments and the septic filter is the last of those parts. Most homeowners won’t ever come into contact with their septic filter but it is a very important part of the septic tank. Here’s a breakdown of what your septic filter can do for you and the life cycle of your septic system:

How the septic [...] Continue Reading

May 6th, 2013 BY EarthCare No Comments

Septic system damage is a homeowner’s worst nightmare. If your septic system isn’t working properly, you could find yourself dealing with clogged drains, backed-up toilets, leaking waste water  methane gas odors, or even hazardous groundwater. These issues can cost a lot of time and money to repair and they will damage the life cycle of your septic tank. Fortunately, a lot of the things that cause septic system damage can be avoided. If you know which items should never be put down the drain, you can save yourself a lot [...] Continue Reading

May 3rd, 2013 BY EarthCare No Comments

Many homeowners don’t realize that a healthy septic tank can actually last as long as twenty years in your household. This can mean a huge savings as septic tanks cost thousands to replace and have installed. So how can you keep your septic tank healthy for such a long time? There are certain habits you can adopt that will help your septic tank stay clean and running well. The best way to improve the life cycle of your septic tank is to minimize clogged drains, septic back-ups, [...] Continue Reading

May 1st, 2013 BY EarthCare No Comments

It can often be hard to know if your cesspool is in need of professional maintenance. You can be living in the home and still find yourself unaware of the warning signs of a troubled cesspool. Whether you are a home or business owner with a cesspool, it is very important to become familiar with the warning signs that your system is in trouble. Your cesspool will occasionally need repairs and services that can cost a few hundred dollars but ignoring the problems could result [...] Continue Reading

April 29th, 2013 BY EarthCare No Comments

Homeowners who neglect their septic tank, drains, and leach field often end up paying a high price. It could end up costing hundreds of dollars in repairs or even thousands if you have to get a new septic system. Good septic maintenance does more than just keep your drains from clogging. It actually increases the lifecycle of your septic system. This means you could end up using your septic tank for up to twenty years — a huge household savings considering that septic systems are [...] Continue Reading

April 26th, 2013 BY EarthCare No Comments