Posts by Chris Denny
The Difference Between a Septic System and a Cesspool
Septic systems and cesspools are often misunderstood. Some people even use the terms interchangeably but they are significantly different in how they work to diffuse household waste. So, here’s a simple explanation of the difference between septic systems and cesspools. We stuck with a simple anaerobic system for the purpose of simplicity. Septic System A…
Read MoreThe difference between aerobic and anaerobic systems IN SUPER SIMPLE TERMS
The question of how aerobic and anaerobic septic systems are different comes up daily around here. So, we decided to explain it in as simple terms as we could After putting our heads together, we think we came up with a pretty good analogy… Imagine a Fish Tank; An Aquarium When you have a fish…
Read MoreDo Septic Bacteria Additives Work?
Septic systems are essentially small-scale sewage treatment systems that break down organic waste. The process relies heavily on the bacterial communities present in the septic tank. Over time, homeowners and septic system maintainers have introduced septic bacterial additives to supposedly aid these bacterial communities, either by rejuvenating lost bacteria or boosting their activity. How do…
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