Do you have clothes to wash, dishes to wash, and showers to take. We all do, but when thinking about the septic system, space these things out so that you do not Strain the Drain.
General Water Issues posts
The tank is the part of the septic system where the material is stored and then distributed to the drainfield. Within the tank the organic material is broken down but it is also the place where any inorganic material is stored. So, pumping the tank on a regular basis (typically 3-5 years) removes the inorganic material, oils and greases, and reduces the organic fraction. This protects both the tank and the drainfield.
Day three focuses on not using the commode as a trashcan. So flushing things other than the three P’s down the drain will or could clog the commode and septic tank and system. The three P’s are: Poop. Pee-Pee, and toilet Paper. Other things will not degrade rapidly and cause…
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SepticSmart Week Day 2 — Think at the Sink!
September 14, 202 starts the 2020 campaign of Septic Smart Week. Enjoy learning this week about how you can protect your septic system and the environment. On Monday September 14, 2020 the idea is to “Protect It and Inspect It!”. Below is a few Social Media texts that can be…
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In the Pipeline Ag Safety Alliance newsletter for this week, there is a story from the UK telling of how a farmer was fixing a fence post and ended up flooding the town. The story is titled “100ft high” wall of water shoots from the ground during fence maintenance and…
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If you run out of toilet paper, be careful of what you flush, the end result can be bad. This story provides a story on what has happened, a news story, and a science experiment.
The Ogallala Aquifer underlies eight western states. Read more about a summit occurring that will address some of the issues associated with water use from the aquifer.
How do you make sure a new Major League Stadium is ready for opening day? Read the story to find out how the Rangers did this.
Conserving water made easy with soil moisture sensors. Read how farmers in Arkansas are using technology to conserve water resources.