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Do I Need to Pump My Tank if I Use Additives?
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
Payment Plans for Septic Systems
Van Delden Wastewater Systems has partnered with Hearth Financing to bring more options to our customers! We know septic system problems never come at a good time. Don’t let money stand in the way of your family’s health and safety …Continue Reading
5 Surprising, Little Known Facts About Septic Systems
Think you know septic systems? Check out these surprising facts most people don’t know! Your septic system contains an ecological system. A delicate balance of bacteria lives within your septic tank which partially treats the wastewater. Then, when the water …Continue Reading
Can I Use Any Kind of Toilet Paper?
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
Thanksgiving: A Time to Be Thankful for Septic Systems
Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on the blessings we have been provided and to share the celebration with friends and family. In this time of public health concern, we can be extra thankful for indoor plumbing and our septic …Continue Reading
The 2 Silent Septic Killers
It’s Halloween time, but what’s scarier than vampires and ghosts? A backed up septic system. There are two main silent septic killers – which you can help prevent! NOT pumping your tank. When a septic tank is not pumped regularly …Continue Reading
Ants: The Silent Aerobic System Destroyers
Ants can wreak havoc to the electrical components of your aerobic system. But there’s good news! You can protect your system with minimal time and expense. System Issues There’s no doubt ants seem to gravitate towards electrical components. Some of …Continue Reading
Does “Flushable” mean “Septic Safe”?
Wondering what is safe to flush down the commode when you live on a septic system? Besides your wastewater, here’s the one thing that is safe to flush do your commode: Toilet paper. That’s it. Flushable does not equal septic …Continue Reading
My Grass Is Brown. Are My Spray Heads Working?
With this dry weather, many customers are concerned that their aerobic system spray heads may not be working. Here’s a few tips in case you are wondering the same thing! Most spray heads spray in the middle of the night, …Continue Reading
Septic Tank Safety: Risers and Safety Pans Save Lives
What are safety pans and why are they important? A safety pan is a device used in conjunction with risers as an additional safety measure to prevent access to septic tanks. It is placed inside the primary lid of the …Continue Reading