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Van Delden Wins Angie’s List Super Service Award for 2019!
Van Delden Wastewater Systems is proud to announce that it has earned the home service industry’s coveted Angie’s List Super Service Award (SSA). This award honors service professionals who have maintained exceptional service ratings and reviews on Angie’s List in …Continue Reading
Septic Real Estate Inspections: Why Such a Wide Variety?
If you call around to septic companies, you might find a wide variety of pricing as well as inspection procedures. That’s because there are no septic inspection regulations in Texas. Yep! None! While there are some organizations that offer certifications, …Continue Reading
Your Septic Warranty is Only as Good as Your Septic Company
Whether your septic system is in need of repair or it’s time to upgrade your entire system, one of the most pressing questions people have is how to choose the right contractor for the job. Many companies will offer a …Continue Reading
What to Do Before You Buy a Home With a Septic System
You’ve finally found your dream home… and it has a septic system. If you’re a bit nervous about taking the plunge and buying a home with a septic tank, you’re not alone: Many homebuyers aren’t sure what to think about …Continue Reading
Can I Service My Own Aerobic System?
If you are a DIY type of person, you may wonder if you can service your own aerobic system. One aspect that makes DIY appealing is the potential cost savings. However, this isn’t always the case! Just because you “can” …Continue Reading
How to Choose a Quality Septic Company
With such a wide variety of septic system installers also comes a wide variety of the qualities you may be looking for in a septic company. What are you looking for? From our experience, price and quality are reflective of …Continue Reading
Which type of chlorine should I use in my system?
If you have an aerobic system with spray heads, your system has a chlorinator. The chlorinator’s job is to house the chlorine while it is being used. The chlorine has an important job: to disinfect the treated wastewater before it …Continue Reading
Roots in my Septic System
Tree roots are a common cause of septic system failure. Let’s consider some situations where roots will, or will not, affect your septic system. There are two main parts to a conventional septic system, both of which can fall victim …Continue Reading
The #1 Cause of Septic System Failure
What’s the #1 cause of septic system failure? Ignoring your system! With the common mentality of “out of sight, out of mind”, most septic systems are ignored. And yet it’s one of the household functions that you use every day! …Continue Reading
What’s better? Conventional Septic or Aerobic?
A common question: What’s better? A conventional septic system or aerobic system? The answer depends on what aspect you are talking about. The primary reason for either system is to treat household wastewater. If this is the aspect being discussed, …Continue Reading