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How Often Are You Supposed to Drain Your Septic Tank?

Your septic tank needs to be pumped to prevent leaks and backup over time, but how often is enough, and how much is too much?

When Should You Get Your Septic Tank Pumped? [INFOGRAPHIC]

A septic system can provide years of service, as long as it is properly maintained.

How a Garbage Disposal can harm your Septic Tank

A garbage disposal is a convenient appliance used to discard unwanted kitchen scraps and other food items. While the handy appliance seems like a good...

How to Care for a Septic System

If you take care of your septic system, it should not give you problems. Follow these steps to keep your septic system in good working order. Understand your septic tank.

Toilet Paper Advice for Septic Tanks

Septic tanks function better when you select a toilet paper that is safe for use in, or especially made for use with a septic system. This is a guide containing toilet paper advice for septic tanks.

How Often Are Septic Tanks Emptied, and Where Do the Contents Go?

Discussing what goes on in the bathroom is considered taboo in many social circles, but you should be having frank discussions about your waste if you own a septic tank. What's the protocol for dealing with fecal matter?

Caring for Your Septic System

With proper care and maintenance, you can keep your septic tank in good shape for decades—and avoid costly repairs.

3 Tips for Doing Laundry With a Septic System

A septic system has different needs than a sewer connection. Connecting your septic system to your washing machine is possible, but if done incorrectly, you can potential...

What You Need to Know About Your Septic System’s Drainfield

Knowing how to care for and maintain your drainfield will keep your entire septic system running properly.

Plumbing Tip: Signs of a Backed Up Sewer Line

Yikes! A backed up sewer line is one of the worst nightmares of homeowners. How do you know if your sewer line might be backing up, and it's not just a

Don't let your septic system freeze

Lack of snow cover and dropping temperatures can spell trouble for homeowners with septic systems.

Replacing Septic Systems An Effective But Expensive Way To Cleaner Water

Home septic systems are usually out of sight, out of mind. You don’t think about them until they back up in your yard or toilet. But there can be...

Septic tanks: Three insurance questions answered

Coverage Q&A: A septic tank, by virtue of being part of the dwelling's plumbing system, is covered as a part of the dwelling.

Could this be the first septic tank to look like a beloved Disney character?

Are You Prepared for a Sewer Backup?

While many homeowners assume otherwise, their insurance policies do not cover a sewer backup. What is the cost of dealing with a sewer backup

Preventing Tree Root Damage To A Septic System

Have you moved into a home that relies on a septic system? Learn how you can identify and solve septic tank troubles.