Category Archives: Design

As with any industry, the septic system industry uses words that may be unknown or confusing to the layperson. For example, in Texas the term “On-site Sewage Facility” (OSSF) is used as a blanket term for the systems installed most   …Continue Reading

During periods of wet weather, we tend to receive more calls from customers having septic system emergencies due to flooded out septic systems. Since the absorption area has a limited capacity and may accept less water as it gets older,   …Continue Reading

Roots can be a cause of septic system failure. Having trees near your septic system doesn’t guarantee that roots will get in, but it does increase the odds over time. Roots enter septic systems from many places From the lids   …Continue Reading

Septic systems are built to break down waste and toilet paper, and not much else. Fats, oils and grease (otherwise known as FOGs) should be kept out of sinks and drains because septic systems are not designed to break them   …Continue Reading

Septic system abuse can happen in many ways. Most of this abuse will not be visible until the system is failing to the point of no return, which may lead to the home needing an entirely new septic system. The   …Continue Reading