Septic System Maintenance Celebrated in SepticSmart Week 10-18% of septic systems in the US are failing, a statistic that is estimated to increase due to changes in the climate. With over 22 million households using septic systems, proper maintenance of
Be SepticSmart: Protect Your Drainfield
Septic Drainfield: Tips for Septic System Care Without paying close attention to protecting your drainfield, your septic system could fail – costing you a lot of money. Your drainfield is the component of your septic system that removes contaminants from
Septic Tanks: Do’s and Don’ts of Your Septic System
Septic Tanks: Save Money by Following These Guidelines Proper cleaning and maintenance of your septic tanks and overall septic system is not only good for you economically, it also benefits your health and the environment. Septic Maintenance Plan SEPTIC TANKS: THE
How Often to Pump Septic Tank for a Family of Four?
How Often Do I Pump My Septic Tank With Family of 4? Every 2 to 5 years depending on the size of your tank and household water usage. Septic Pumping MILLION DOLLAR QUESTION: HOW OFTEN TO PUMP MY SEPTIC TANK?
Point of Sale vs. Maintenance Septic Tank Inspections
Getting a Septic Tank Inspection for a Purchase or Maintenance? Did you know that not all septic services companies provide septic tank inspections for home purchase transactions (POS Septic Inspection)? And did you know that it’s common for a home
Are Septic Tank Additives Necessary?
Do You Really Need Septic Tank Additives or Treatments? At Double Flush Septic Services we have not seen any evidence that customers using septic treatments, or septic tank additives, have a healthier septic system. We have actually seen evidence to
Septic Emergency: Flushable Wipes Can Ruin a Party
Don’t Let “Flushable” Wipes Ruin Your Party with a Septic Emergency When hosting a graduation party, wedding, family reunion, or any sizeable gathering, it’s a good idea to educate your guests on what NOT to flush when your home has
Is Septic Safe Toilet Paper Necessary?
Is Septic Safe Toilet Paper Needed for Proper Maintenance of Your Septic System? Do you find yourself shopping for septic safe toilet paper thinking it will help lengthen the life of your septic system, only to ask yourself “is septic
Why Does My Septic System Back Up When it Rains?
Why Does My Septic System Back Up When it Rains? Are you having occasional septic system back ups with heavy rains? Is your drain field, or leach field, showing its age when it rains? How do you know when it’s
Tips for Maintaining Your Septic Systems in the Spring
Maintaining Your Septic Systems: SPRING CLEANING Spring is almost here – which means spring cleaning. As we get outdoors and start the spring clean-up around the yard and property, what should you be doing for maintaining your septic systems? Here