Septic 101: A Guide For Homeowners

Upgrading The Water Heater In Your Home

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Water heater replacements can be among the bigger changes that individuals may make to the plumbing of their homes. While the process of a new water heater installation can be a major investment and something that many homeowners are not familiar with the undertaking, it will be a fairly routine process for professional contractors. Leaks And Major Malfunctions Are Not The Only Reason To Invest In Replacing Your Water Heater …

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Why Is Septic Tank Cleaning Crucial to Septic System Performance?

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Septic tank cleaning involves pumping out a septic tank and cleaning it to get rid of solid waste. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) advises homeowners to pump and clean their septic tanks at least once every three to five years. But why is this maintenance task so important? Read on to find out the ways regular septic tank cleaning can improve the efficiency of your septic system. Eliminates Non-Biodegradable Waste…

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Why Are People So Nervous About Flushing Things When They Have A Septic System?

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If you know people using a septic system, you may have noticed that they are extremely careful about what gets flushed down the toilet. In many cases, they just want to be sure nothing inappropriate gets flushed, but others may actually tell you to avoid putting toilet paper down the toilet, for example, even if it’s septic-safe. Given that septic tanks are designed to handle things like septic-safe toilet paper, it may seem strange that these people are trying to prevent those very things from entering the septic system.…

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