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One of the key components that determines how well your septic system works is the amount of water you put into the tank on daily basis. Septic systems have a finite capacity, so your tank can only do so much! A larger household can quickly overwhelm a smaller septic...
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If you own an older home – one built before 1970 – chances are pretty good that your home has a clay sewer pipe. (New homes are constructed with PVC piping, which is impervious to tree roots.) Clay was a common pipe material added to homes after World War II, but it’s...
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Winter and spring can be hard on the drains around your property – especially culverts. Winter freezing and thawing can create a lot of organic debris, which collects in your culverts. Blocked culverts can cause significant drainage problems in and around your...
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A French drain is an underground drain tube that is perforated to allow water in (and out), but keep soil out. Usually, a French drain is surrounded by gravel, and sits beneath a downspout, often right at ground level. French drains may or may not be connected to a...
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Managing stormwater is a key component of maintaining your septic system. Stormwater isn’t supposed to end up in your septic tank. Unless you have a hole in your tank, or your tank cover is damaged, a rainstorm – even one that’s heavy – isn’t likely to flood your tank...
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