Entries Tagged Sara Heger

Septic systems rely on natural bacteria to treat wastewater. Harsh chemicals used in many drain cleaners kill the essential bacteria needed by...

A “quat” is a shorthand term for a type of chemical known as a quaternary ammonium compound. Put in the simplest terms, a quat is...

Wearing the proper personal protective equipment when doing any maintenance or repair on a septic system should be nonnegotiable. Aside from the...

Microbeads became a national issue a few years ago. Microbeads or microplastics are particles less than 5 mm in their longest dimension...

Humans, along with all our activities, cause widespread soil compaction. An ideal soil has 50 percent pore space: some air-filled pores and...

Fabric softeners coat our clothes with a subtle layer of slimy chemicals, which is what makes them feel a little softer. Fabric...

When a septic system is being repaired or remediated, it is wise for the septic professional to thoroughly understand why the last...

Explaining to customers why their ATU looks like the photo at right takes patience. Here’s some background info to help you out. Dishwashing...

Depending on why a system needs to be repaired, there are many areas where the property owner may need some extra education...

How do you help a property owner with a system that’s beginning to fail if they can’t afford a new system? Or...

Prior to the flood If a septic system is located in a flood-prone area, a plumber should install a backflow preventer on the...

When a soil treatment area has been organically and/or hydraulically overloaded it is possible to remediate the STA using an advanced pretreatment unit....

What does the term “remediation” mean to you? It seems to mean something different to many people, including homeowners. Some property owners'...

Often a property owner will contact you asking if you can repair their system. They are frequently looking for the lowest cost...