How much does it cost to replace a drain field?
Extending the life of septic drain fields and avoiding the huge expense of replacing a drain field are the reasons we developed Drain Field Cleaner. So, just how much does it cost to replace a septic drain field (aka, leach field)? The Cost to Replace a Septic Drain Field The cost to replace a septic…
Read More9 Reasons Septic Drain Fields Fail
The septic drain field, also known as a leach field, plays a crucial role in the overall septic system by dispersing wastewater into the soil for final treatment. When a drain field (the end of the line for a septic system) fails, wastewater can back up into the house, pool on the surface of the…
Read MoreThe 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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