Sara Heger Articles

The most reliable method for determining the need to pump is regular inspection of the tank, including measurement of sludge and scum thickness

Each common septic tank material has advantages and disadvantages you should consider carefully before each installation

What we know so far about transmission of the virus via sewage, and how to protect yourself and your team

Proper evaluation and preparation when installing a septic tank helps prevent later tank movement and other problems

To ensure a tank will not float when in saturated soil, a buoyancy analysis should be conducted. Here’s how to calculate if tank stability is a concern.

Whether it’s a top-seam or midseam tank, concrete or fiberglass-reinforced plastic, the seam must be rendered watertight for proper septic system function

What to check when property owners complain they have sewer gas smells by a sewage ejector or grinder in the basement or by their pump tank

Here’s what to do when the pump starts but only runs for a little while or it sounds very noisy