Understanding Drain Field Sizes: Key Factors and Guidelines

Drain fields, or leach fields, are an integral part of septic systems. They distribute wastewater from the septic tank to naturally filter and treat it through the surrounding soil. If you have a septic system, then you need to know the size of your drain field so you...

Effective Ways to Eliminate Drain Odors

Drain odors can make a decent home turn into an uncomfortable place in a very short period. Most often, these smells are a manifestation of clogs, bacteria accumulation, and other various problems in your plumbing system. Where there is a continuous foul smell...

All You Need to Know About Septic Tank Bacteria

Although your septic tank may appear to be just a quiet, underground system, something is very vital going on inside-the action of bacteria, significant in the decomposition process. It’s essential to understand the role those beneficial bacteria perform so that...
Ways to Increase Bacteria in a Septic Tank Naturally

Ways to Increase Bacteria in a Septic Tank Naturally

The bacteria in your septic tank are primarily responsible for breaking down waste to keep it in decent working order. If a good balance of these bacteria is not within your septic tank, you will face expensive repairs or system failure altogether. Fortunately, there...
Septic Tank Care After Floods or Hurricanes

Septic Tank Care After Floods or Hurricanes

The hurricane can cause your home and infrastructure to be badly damaged, which may involve your septic System. After a hurricane event, it is essential to make sure that your septic System usually functions and does not pose health risks. In this article, Rooter-Man...

Are Shared Septic Tanks A Good Idea?

When most people think of septic tanks, they imagine standalone systems serving one property. Shared septic tanks, however, are something that is becoming more familiar, especially in areas where municipal sewer access is limited and developments may be densely built,...