Sara Heger Articles

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

Two main problems to look for when the septic will not stop running or keeps cycling

What to look for when the pump starts but does not deliver any effluent

Follow these steps to diagnose the problem when a septic pump will not start