Septic Tanks Articles

A common call from homeowners involves complaints about odors either inside or outside the house. Odor can be a vexing problem and...

Suppose you arrive at the site, open the septic tank and find that the outlet baffle in the concrete tank is severely...

Membership was increasing at Leisure Lakes Resort in Joliet, Ill., and the owners wanted to treat the park's wastewater rather than store...

When the tank is opened the proper liquid level for the tank is at the invert of the outlet pipe. If the...

For 30 years, Dart Kendall worked as a firefighter with the Cobb County (Ga.) Fire Department – 24 hours on, 48 hours...

One concern service providers have when troubleshooting a system is whether the septic tank or holding tanks are structurally sound and in...

Watertightness is critical in onsite treatment system tanks, and in risers, lids and inlet and outlet piping. A septic tank or...

As an installer, you play an important role when it comes to educating homeowners about the onsite system. There is a significant...

When opening the septic tank, carefully inspect the lids and covers for any damage and structural integrity. If concrete lids are cracked...

A developer wanted to build 108 weekend lake homes in an exclusive subdivision in Dandridge, Tenn. Dart Kendall, owner of Advanced Septic...

When we conduct workshops and discuss inspecting and installing sewage tanks, we always stress that they need to be watertight. This usually...

This article continues the series of discussions on troubleshooting systems from the perspective of a service provider. Even though this seems like...

An old adage says, “If you’re not growing, you’re dying.” Growing a business in a down economy is challenging, and onsite installers...

Before locating and troubleshooting begins, there are some actions a service provider should take when arriving at a site. Have all of...