The small vertical pipes at each end of the septic tank are inflow, left, and outflow valves. Keeping them away from floating scum and the sunken sludge is key; bacteria breaking down solids make that ...

SEPTIC tanks connected directly to watercourses, inadequate percolation areas and sludge build-up are among the most common problems with septic waste systems in Ireland, according to one leading ...

When you flush, shower or run your garbage disposal, that waste has to go somewhere. For most U.S. homes, it’s taken care of by municipal sewers. But if you happen to be a homeowner living in a rural ...

If you own a home and are not on a public sewage system, chances are you have a private septic system. A septic system is composed of a septic tank and a leaching field that are connected together via ...

The sound of gurgling emanating from the toilet is like a death knell for a septic system. Once that gurgling is heard the toilet may or may not flush for a few more days, said Kevin Burns, owner of ...

Not all homes are connected to a city’s sewer system. Homes that do not have a direct connection to the city sewer will typically have a septic system. A septic system consists of a buried ...

If you understand the workings of your septic system very well, you can recognise clues when something is going wrong. The septic tank accommodates the waste water that flows from toilets, laundry and ...

A good septic system is a miracle of human ingenuity, invisibly processing and purifying household wastewater and returning it to the earth. It’s an efficient, economical solution for households in ...