Four Ways to Protect Your Septic System When Doing Laundry
There’s no shortage of horror stories involving septic systems and overflowing wastewater from washing machines. The good news is that a modern and well-maintained septic system can capably handle the wastewater that’s produced when doing laundry. However, if your Puyallup, Washington home has a septic system, there are still a few precautions that you should […]
Does Bleach Cause Damage in a Septic System?
Is Bleach Safe for a Septic System? The answer to this question is yes and no. A small amount of bleach won’t harm a septic system. However, a large amount of bleach can be very harmful. Adding three-quarters of a cup (or less) of bleach to a load of laundry is not going to damage […]
How Working From Home Can Affect Your Septic System
A septic system’s recycled water may help replenish groundwater resources, but if it’s not operating correctly, it might pollute adjacent water bodies. Today, more people than ever before work from home for more extended periods. So, of course, spending an extra eight hours a day at home will result in more water being used. As […]
What Are Grease Traps?
As their name implies, grease traps are designed specifically to trap fats, oils, or grease (FOG) before they can go down the drain and enter the public sewer line. Left unchecked, FOG can solidify and stick to the insides of pipes, trapping small pieces of food debris and other items. Over time, this solid mass […]
How Do Storms Impact Your Septic System?
After heavy rain, septic problems can be common. Significant rainfall can quickly flood the ground around the soil absorption area (drainfield) leaving it saturated and making it impossible for water to flow out of your septic system. With nowhere to go, the water eventually travels backward through the plumbing system and back into drains and […]
4 Things to Do When Your Septic System Floods
Earlier this year, we talked about some of the reasons why your drain field might flood. As we get into the rainy season, it is important to know what to do if your drain field does flood. Here are four things you should do if your septic system floods this winter. 1. Stop Running Water […]
10 Worst Trees for Septic Systems
Trees add beauty, shade and value to your Tacoma, WA, property. However, their roots often cause problems for a home’s plumbing system. If you’re thinking about planting a new tree on your property, these are the 10 worst ones for your home’s septic system. 1. Willows Willow trees are tall and wide. As such, they […]
Everything to Know About Septic Tank Risers
If you have a septic system, it’s necessary to keep up with regular inspections and maintenance to avoid a septic failure and damage to your home and property. Septic tank risers are a key part of easy maintenance. They can be installed when you get a new or replacement septic tank, or one can be […]
Drain Cleaning – Why You Should Hire an Expert
When you have a problem with a drain in your home, it’s best to turn to a drain cleaning expert to fix it. Even a simple blockage can result in big problems. [company_name] is located in Puyallup, WA. We have been drain cleaning experts since 1968. Here are some of the biggest reasons to hire […]
How To Locate Your Septic Tanks
Knowing where your septic tank is located on your property is an important part of regular maintenance. Eventually, all septic tanks will require regular inspections and pumping to stay in good working order. Improper maintenance of an onsite septic system can reduce the lifespan of the system and could create a health hazard. But septic […]
