We have been in our new house for over two years now and next year will be time to pump our septic tank. Since we have two sides or compartments with separate lids, do we need to pump both sides of a septic tank? It would be best if you pumped both sides of a … Read more
According to the EPA, more than one in five households in the United States need to use on-site wastewater treatment systems, or septic systems, to treat organic wastewater on their property. When we moved from California to Delaware, we became one of those owners. Neither the builder nor the inspector told us that we needed to add … Read more
Some of the links on this page are “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, we will receive an affiliate commission at no extra cost to you. Please visit our Affiliate Disclosure page for more information. A sinkhole is a hole in the ground that typically appears after water … Read more
People who live in major cities may not realize that many homeowners depend on septic systems. According to the EPA, more than one-third of the homes in the southeastern states use these systems. Having lived in big cities in Southern California, I was surprised to learn that the house we bought in Lewes, Delaware came … Read more
You might not usually give it much thought, but your home’s septic system is something worth paying attention to. A septic system is an underground wastewater treatment structure whose design and size can vary depending on where you live, your household size, proximity to bodies of water, and more. Keeping your septic system functioning properly … Read more
Septic systems have clear advantages, but they are also more delicate than city sewers. Unlike houses with access to city sewers, If you live in a home with a septic system, it is your responsibility to maintain it. If you have been around a septic system for a while, you know that harsh chemicals should … Read more