Troubleshooting & Repairs

You’ll hear two pieces of conflicting advice about septic maintenance: one says a miracle additive eliminates the need for regular pumping, and the other insists you follow the EPA’s 3-to-5-year schedule religiously. The second one is correct — and the difference between believing the wrong advice and the right one can cost you hundreds, sometimes … Read more

That restriction isn’t bureaucratic caution — it’s survival information. Hydrogen sulfide and methane emerge from septic tanks in lethal concentrations. Exposure to hydrogen sulfide above 100 ppm triggers loss of consciousness within minutes. Deaths in septic tanks happen regularly each year, and most victims are rescue workers attempting to retrieve someone who went down first. … Read more