The drainfield is a major component of your septic system. It is typically located on a stretch of lawn in your side yard or back yard. A drainfield involves a network of perforated pipes laid in gravel-filled… Continue reading

Whether you are single or have a large family, doing laundry is unfortunately a necessary task. Your washing machine is one of the many home appliances that utilize your plumbing system to operate effectively. If you are… Continue reading

If you own a home that uses a septic tank, you’ve got responsibilities. While your septic tank is designed to meet your plumbing needs, it needs routine maintenance to keep it running correctly and efficiently. In a… Continue reading

Although keeping tabs on the necessary pumping schedule for your septic tank is the most important step for optimal plumbing health, there are other factors to consider. The number of appliances you have hooked up to your… Continue reading

Your septic tank is part of a well-designed and highly efficient plumbing system. However, it must be properly cared for if you want to avoid costly repairs and unsanitary problems. If you have a septic system in… Continue reading

While we may not be concerned about massive snowfalls in Georgia, we do have to consider the amount of potential rainfall we get. If you have a basement, flooding can become a serious concern. For such homeowners,… Continue reading

Septic systems are often poorly understood. Unfortunately, this can cause misconceptions and myths to circulate when it comes to your septic tank maintenance. To dispel these common septic tank myths, and hopefully help you avoid costly septic… Continue reading

Considering that 25% of all homes in the United States have a septic system and nearly 85% of households deal with hard water, it is common to hear concerns regarding adverse effects of water softeners on a… Continue reading

As cities and communities grow, new sewer lines are created to accommodate its occupants. Homes that were once forced to use a septic system may now have the option of switching to the city’s sewer line, which… Continue reading

According to the EPA, as much as a quarter of Americans use a septic system to remove wastewater from their homes. It can be an efficient, safe and effective plumbing system if it is properly cared for… Continue reading