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The No-Stress Guide to Septic Systems
It’s easier to get your head around maintenance when you have a clear sense of parts and function. Here’s an overview of how a conventional home septic system works: Instead of shunting wastewater into the sewer system, a septic system sends all water (and any waste) from sinks, showers, and toilets into a large watertight tank buried on the property.…
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How to Keep Your Septic System Running Smoothly
Don’t allow heavy vehicles or machinery (cars, bulldozers, boats, RVs) to park or drive on top of your septic tank or drainfield; the weight can damage the underground structures. Don’t ever try to open the lid of your septic tank (or the cap to an access riser) yourself. Doing so could expose you to dangerous sewer gases like hydrogen sulfide…
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