How Many Septic Tanks? No One Knows for Sure; Systems Still in Use Are Complicating Cleanup PlansByline: STEVE PATTERSON When Jacksonville's Water and Sewer Expansion Authority was given...By PattersonSteve
Not all soil and site conditions are suited for standard septic systems, notes the Humboldt County Department of Health and Human Services. When local soils do not have the capacity to absorb effluents properly, an artificial system can be created above ground, known as a mound system. Mound s...
POST a QUESTION or COMMENTabout new, abandoned, or long-term shut-down septic systems and how they may be inspected or tested for usability How to inspect or test abandoned, disused, or new unused septic systems: Here we provide suggestions for evaluating the condition of an abandoned, un-us...
Simple as their design may be, septic systems require the homeowner tomonitor thembefore problems arise. Usually, once a problem becomes obvious, it's too late for any simple solution. Fixing big septic problems often requires thousands of dollars worth of parts and labor. Fortunately, a little...
Quoting from one of several Amazon reviews: The basics of septic systems, from underground systems and failures to what the owner can do to promote and maintain a healthy system, is revealed in an excellent guide essential for any who reside on a septic system. Rural residents receive a ...
Do cottonwood trees have deep roots? Cottonwoods are beautiful, fast-growing deciduous trees withvigorous, potentially invasive roots. Deep watering and careful placement away from pavement, septic systems, and sewer lines are important to keep roots from becoming a problem. ...
Making fertilizer from the nutrients that we and other animals excrete has a long and colorful history; for generations it helped Indigenous cultures around the world create exceptionally fertile soil. These systems fell out of favor in Western culture, but researchers and engineers have joined advoca...
Septic systems are built according to these things. If you have a high water table, additional fill, and soil must be brought in. If the existing soils are rocky, clay, etc., they must be replaced with gravel. What about any ledge on the property? Yes, that can be a substantial stumb...
Last edited 11 months ago by Komal Mittal Reply WJFreeman Reply to Komal Mittal 10 months ago Consider Drano drain cleaner. A 1M solution of NaOH is a lot more dilute than a dose of Drano, which does no harm to pipes or septic systems. Just use plenty of water (the solution to...
Home warranty plans can be confusing, but we explain what home warranty companies do and everything you need to know to purchase the best plan for you.