Fall is almost here, which means colder weather is right around the corner. It’s time to start thinking about getting your septic tank ready for fall. How can you prepare your septic system for colder weather? Here are some tips. 1. Grow Out Your Grass During the fall, you should let the grass surrounding your septic tank, drain field, and connecting pipes grow an extra six inches. The extra grass will provide your septic system with insulation from the winter’s cold. Thi

Many people worry about their septic systems throughout the winter, but there are actually several things you should do in order to prepare for spring. Regular maintenance and inspections are always a good idea when it comes to septic tanks, especially if you notice any signs that your system may be in need of repairs. Of course, whenever the season and temperature changes is a common time for problems to be arise, so you should be especially on the lookout as the last snow o

We understand that few people would put having a septic tank inspection at the top of their New Year's Resolution list. It simply doesn't rank in comparison with achieving professional goals, getting in shape, or taking a dream vacation. However, if one of your goals is to become more organized, stay on top of things, or improve the condition of your home, having your septic tank inspected should absolutely be part of that process. After all, your septic system is a requireme

Summer rains might be good for your lawn. Unfortunately, summer rains — particularly heavy summer rains — can cause septic tank problems. The problem is that after a significant amount of rainfall, water seeps deep into the ground, causing the water table to elevate. If the water table rises too high, it can actually saturate your septic system’s leach field. (The leach field is the series of pipes used to drain contaminants from the liquid in the septic system.) This can act

As a homeowner, there’s probably no shortage of things to do on your home repair to-do list. However, if your property uses septic, this doesn’t mean you should put off pumping your septic tank. All septic tanks need to be pumped on a regular basis to remove solid waste that accumulates in these systems. If you don’t make septic tank pumping a priority, your septic tank may fail and your toilets, sinks, and other drains will experience significant backups. Additionally, if yo