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How Often Are You Supposed to Drain Your Septic Tank?

Your septic tank needs to be pumped to prevent leaks and backup over time, but how often is enough, and how much is too much?

When Should You Get Your Septic Tank Pumped? [INFOGRAPHIC]

A septic system can provide years of service, as long as it is properly maintained.

How a Garbage Disposal can harm your Septic Tank

A garbage disposal is a convenient appliance used to discard unwanted kitchen scraps and other food items. While the handy appliance seems like a good...

How to Care for a Septic System

If you take care of your septic system, it should not give you problems. Follow these steps to keep your septic system in good working order. Understand your septic tank.

How Often Are Septic Tanks Emptied, and Where Do the Contents Go?

Discussing what goes on in the bathroom is considered taboo in many social circles, but you should be having frank discussions about your waste if you own a septic tank. What's the protocol for dealing with fecal matter?

Toilet Paper Advice for Septic Tanks

Septic tanks function better when you select a toilet paper that is safe for use in, or especially made for use with a septic system. This is a guide containing toilet paper advice for septic tanks.

When Should You Have Your Septic System Serviced?

If you've never had your septic system fully serviced--we're not talking about just the regular emptying it needs--now's the time!

Septic tanks: Three insurance questions answered

Coverage Q&A: A septic tank, by virtue of being part of the dwelling's plumbing system, is covered as a part of the dwelling.

Skol: Frozen septic tanks point to a hotter planet

How can a frozen-up septic system be seen as a mark of a warming climate?

Arctic blast could wreak havoc on septic tanks

With subzero temperatures expected over the next several days, and a lack of snowfall to cover and protect the pipes, tanks run a real risk of freezing ...

Protecting against lead pipe health risks

With so many lead pipe health risks, it is shocking the number of homes that still have them. In Toronto, there are an estimated 35,000 lead service pipes.

Could this be the first septic tank to look like a beloved Disney character?

Septic Tanks: The Big Problem Bubbling Beneath Us

Since at least the 1970’s, Miami-Dade County has been trying to solve the problem posed by the prevalence of septic tanks throughout the County. As sea levels rise, so does the groundwater. And the…

Plumbing Tip: Signs of a Backed Up Sewer Line

Yikes! A backed up sewer line is one of the worst nightmares of homeowners. How do you know if your sewer line might be backing up, and it's not just a

Troubleshooter: Selling your Portland home? Better check the sewer line

Do you know whether your home connects directly to Portland's sewer system? If not, one Portland homeowner has a cautionary tale.

Are Septic Systems Good for the Environment?

First of all, a septic system is a natural water treatment system. Therefore it’s used particularly in rural areas. Those therefore lacking centralized sewage structures. It consists of a septic tank made out of concrete, plastic or fiberglass that collects sewage. This sewage goes through anaerobic processes. After it’s treated, the clean water seeps into the aquifer and the groundwater. As far as their … Read More Are Septic Systems Good for the Environment?