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Blogs relating to the waste water industry, and about our valuable water resources.
The Problem with Soil Compaction
Test prospective sites for soil compaction potential, and protect the septic system site during and after installation Source: The Problem with Soil Compaction
Don’t Add Septic Chemical Treatments To Your Septic System, Here’s Why:
Septic Tank & Drainfield Treatments & Chemicals vs Septic Tank Pumping – expert advice SEPTIC TREATMENTS & CHEMICALS – CONTENTS: Septic System Treatments are NOT recommended and may be illegal; Septic tank additives, septic drainfield restorers, Septic system chemicals, septic tank treatments, septic tank bacteria, yeast in septic tanks. Authoritative citations explain that septic tank…
Using a Garburator on a Septic System is Costly
On a septic system; garburators are a costly addition!
Reading the Soil
Installers who know and practice the basics of soil and texture study can help ensure the onsite system design is correct and construction is done under optimal conditions. Source: Reading the Soil
Faced with a Flooded Septic System?
Preventative measures when facing a flooded septic system.
The Nuts and Bolts of Pressure Distribution
For more than 40 years, system designers have sought to perfect effluent dispersal by controlling dosing to the soil treatment area. Source: The Nuts and Bolts of Pressure Distribution
To Repair Or Not To Repair… That is the Question
Your customer wants the cheapest option, but you need to determine if repairing the system is wise or if the system actually needs to be replaced. Source: To Repair Or Not To Repair… That is the Question
Septic Care: Explaining the Effects of Detergents
Help out customers who want to take better care of their onsite system with some recommendations for septic-safe detergents. Source: Septic Care: Explaining the Effects of Detergents
Low-Tech Solutions to Extend System Life
Rejuvenating a struggling system will make you a hero in the eyes of the customer. Source: Low-Tech Solutions to Extend System Life
How To Find Your Septic Tank
Helpful Hints On Finding Your Septic Tank Many home owners often don’t think about their septic systems until there is a problem, some don’t even know where their septic tank is. These key points will certainly help, just click the link below for more information: findaseptictank
Re-Using grey water, 3 tips
B.C. water restrictions: 3 grey water tips to get you started Simple ways to save water from your shower and kitchen for outdoor use By On the Island, CBC News Posted: Aug 13, 2015 7:00 PM PT Last Updated: Aug 13, 2015 7:00 PM PT As water restrictions remain enforced throughout the province of B.C., here…
