by Ben E | Dec 3, 2020 | Front Page, Septic News
Some makers of septic tank additives claim their products break down septic tank sludge in order to eliminate the need for pumping. But the effectiveness of additives has not been determined; in fact, many studies show that additives have no significant effects on a tank’s bacterial populations.Septic tanks already contain the microbes they need for the effective breakdown of household wastewater pollutants. Periodic pumping is the only true way to ensure that septic systems work
properly and provide many years of service.
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https://www.epa.gov/septic/more-resources-homeowners-septic-systems
by Ben E | Jul 17, 2020 | Septic News
Order Your Free Magnets Today “Protect Your Septic System!” Magnets are now available to order.
Quick Septic Tip Videos are now available.
- Think at the Sink!
- Don’t Strain Your Drain!
- Keep It Clean!
- Shield Your Field!
- Don’t Overload the Commode!
Visit https://www.epa.gov/septic/septic-systems-outreach-toolkit
by Ben E | Jun 15, 2020 | Septic News
https://www.des.nh.gov/
DATE: June 15, 2020
CONTACT: Jim Martin, (603) 568-9777
Septic Systems During Coronavirus Pandemic
Concord, NH – (NHDES) urges residents to be cautious with the use of strong antibacterial cleaning materials and disposing of those materials in septic systems. Introducing large volumes of these cleaning agents to septic system can have detrimental effect on the bacteria that are vital to the function of a healthy system. Without the essential bacteria in a septic tank and/or in the effluent disposal area (leachfield) the system will prematurely fail resulting in the system having to be replaced. Replacing a system in failure can be a very expensive undertaking that could be avoided with careful and proper use.
NHDES has noticed increased percentage of applications to replace failed individual sewage disposal systems (septic systems) over that last few months as compared to 2019. During the spring months, NHDES normally receives higher numbers of applications for the replacement of failed systems most likely due to amount of rain and snow melt. However, this year due to the coronavirus pandemic, many people are now working remotely from home. A hydraulic overload on systems (too much water) resulting from the increased use of home septic systems may be contributing to the increased number of failures. Equally important to consider is the disposal of strong cleaning materials in septic systems. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the New Hampshire State Government encourage regular personal hygiene and extensive cleaning of homes and businesses to deter the spread of the virus, but be careful as to the amount of these cleaning solutions go down the drain to your septic system.
