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Category Archives: Septic

How to Tell It’s Time to Clean Your Septic Tank

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Your toilets are flushing, your sinks are draining, so how do you know when it’s time to clean your septic tank? The answer is…you probably won’t know until it’s too late! Conventional septic tanks should be pumped and cleaned every   …Continue Reading


Why Does My Aerobic System Smell?

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It’s a common misconception that aerobic systems always smell – because they shouldn’t. A properly functioning aerobic system may have a light misty odor but it should never smell like raw sewage when the system sprays through the heads. The   …Continue Reading


Septic Tips for Thanksgiving

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There are many things we can be thankful for at Thanksgiving; is your septic system one of them? Most of the time, your septic system is out-of-sight and out-of-mind – but we don’t often realize that our septic system keeps   …Continue Reading


Are you Septic Smart?

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SepticSmart Week is an annual event held in September, which is focused on educating homeowners and communities on the proper care and maintenance of their septic systems. Our organization is one of 20 partners that is a member of the   …Continue Reading


3 Ways to Prevent Septic System Root Intrusion

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There are no fail-proof ways to prevent your septic system from root intrusion. Roots can be scary because they sneak up on you without knowing until it’s often too late! So what can you do to stay ahead? Here are   …Continue Reading


Top 3 Reasons to Install Risers

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Risers have become more popular the last 10-20 years – but how do you know if risers are right for your septic system? Here’s the top 3 reasons to install risers. Save your yard and landscaping! No more looking for   …Continue Reading


Texas Septic Professionals Decoded

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Are you confused by the lingo, or just not sure which license your septic professional should hold? Let’s look at which licenses are required for different types of septic service here in the State of Texas. OSSF – Stands for   …Continue Reading


Top 7 Septic Tips for Summer

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It’s getting hot – and that means backyard BBQ’s and kids playing in the yard. Here’s the top summer septic tips to keep your system, family and pets safe this season. Clean your septic tank. If it’s been over 3   …Continue Reading


Do I Need to Pump My Tank if I Use Additives?

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You’ve likely seen the commercials about using septic tank additives (such as Rid-X), and may have wondered if that would help save you money on pumping your septic tank. After all, it sounds like a good idea and who doesn’t   …Continue Reading


Can I Use Any Kind of Toilet Paper?

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This is a pretty common question, especially when toilet paper was scarce during the Covid pandemic of 2020. No one wants to use camping toilet paper on a daily basis (ouch!), so what can you use? While I haven’t seen   …Continue Reading


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