Maintaining a functioning septic system is essential, and when temperatures drop and freezing conditions set in, it may take some extra effort or equipment to keep them performing.Bernie Miller, owner of Innovative Thermo Solutions, has worked with septic systems in areas where cold weather is prevalent for decades, and has recently noticed an increase in issues related to freezing.“The need for a solution became very apparent when Minnesota state and local codes changed to require manhole covers to be at the surface to allow for proper cleaning and inspection,” Miller says. “Research confirmed our suspicion that the frozen soil surrounding
