If you are like us and never had a septic system before you may be wondering, should I use a garbage disposal if I have a septic system? We have owned a condominium and a house before, but our new home in Lewes, Delaware, is significantly different. We have our own well and septic system. … Read more
Some people like to have an independent household, and they prefer septic systems. Others don’t want to be bothered and like to be connected to a city sewage system. And yet others, like us, didn’t think much about it. We liked the city and the neighborhood, and we got the house built and didn’t think … Read more
Ever since I had my alarm going off in my septic system in our new home in Lewes, I have been wondering what kind of things could go wrong with it. Today, I’d like to know if my toilet cleaner can damage the septic system. Every cleaner and substance you use and then dispose of … Read more
Septic systems with pumps usually have some warning signs to alert the homeowner if something is wrong. If the water level in the pump tank gets too high, or sometimes even too low, the alarm will go off. Most alarms will show a red light and a sound. If the alarm sound is in silent … Read more
Different septic systems exist, and most people don’t know that some systems work better in certain conditions. One of those is a mound septic system. Before you decide what kind of septic system you need, you must assess the type of soil you have in your property. For anyone wanting to build a safe septic … Read more