On-site Waste Treatment
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Your toilet is not a trashcan, flushing non-degradable products can clog your system and cause sewage to back up into your home or flood your yard. Do not flush anything besides human waste and toilet paper. Read more #SepticSmart tips.
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Today during SepticSmart Week let’s Think at the Sink! Use water efficiently to maintain the life of your septic system. Limit the use of your garbage disposal and avoid rinsing coffee grounds or pouring grease into the sink. Get the scoop on how to stay #SepticSmart at https://www.epa.gov/septic
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SepticSmart Week! Each year, EPA holds SepticSmart Week to inform homeowners on proper septic system care and maintenance, assist local agencies in promoting homeowner education and awareness, and educate local decision makers about infrastructure options to improve and sustain their communities. This week you will be provided information on different aspects of your septic system. …
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Flooding is a problem to start with, but can cause “unseen” issues with private water wells and septic systems. This post provides some things to think about after a flood and some additional resources.
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With the recent and at the time of this posting current flooding from Hurricane Florence, the Onsite Installer printed an article that discusses “How to Access and Rehabilitate Flooded Onsite Systems“. The article discusses some of the things to do during a flood, what to look for during and after the flood, when the use of…
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On September 19, as we celebrated SepticSmart week, we held and recorded a webinar. The webinar consisted of a panel including Chris Kumnick with Georgia Department of Public Health; Keli Hinson, NE Regional Director with Georgia Department of Public Health in Athens; Laurie Loftin Water Conservation Coordinator, Public Utilities Department, Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County, Athens; and…
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Do you like to use bath bombs? Do you have a septic tank? If you answer YES to both of these questions, this story will provide information on what could be happening in your home pipes and septic tanks.
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In the July 30, 2018 issue of Onsite Installer, there was an article discussing how an installer can troubleshoot the drainfield and yard, but the homeowner can also use this information if they notice some issues in the plumbing of their home. The article mainly discusses the distribution box, but it also discusses roots and…
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Did you know that one in five U.S. homes have septic systems? This could be you! Mark your calendar for SepticSmart Week 2018 taking place September 17-21, 2018. EPA’s SepticSmart initiative is a nation-wide public education effort with resources for homeowners, local organizations, and government leaders. Learn how septic systems work and get simple, everyday tips…