Septic System Pumping/Maintenance Articles

Phasing out the use of microbeads is great news for septic systems.

Providing a plan for the homeowner to monitor the system should be a priority after a repair or remediation.

Most fabric softeners can have a negative effect on a septic system, but you can recommend alternatives to homeowners.

Spotting a problem is easy, and replacement isn't always the only answer.

Some maintenance calls for the manufacturer or designer to weigh in, but there are some problems you can diagnose on your own first.

Failure analysis is critical for successful remediation of a faulty onsite system.

This vacuum truck and excavator duo makes Barefoot Septic & Sewer more efficient and profitable.

Proper chlorine testing is a necessary skill when servicing systems providing chlorine disinfection.

Pennsylvania’s Scott Hess found success and satisfaction in his second venture by involving extended family and focusing on core septic and portable sanitation services.

Concrete deterioration, abandoned cesspools and homeowner DIY repairs are serious issues for septic system professionals to track and discuss with customers.

Nova Scotia’s environmental department jump-started the provincial wastewater trade association and continues to help fund its mission to raise professional industry standards.

When done properly, DO sampling can tell you a lot about the health of an onsite system.

Kentucky program works to identify and address a growing number of problem onsite systems before E. coli works its way downstream.

The Answer Man says: Don’t believe everything you read in the papers.