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Tips To Extend The Life Of Your Septic System

Tips To Extend The Life Of Your Septic SystemYour septic system is an integral component of home infrastructure and responsible for managing wastewater efficiently. To prolong its longevity and avoid costly repairs, taking proactive measures that promote its health is key.

Regular pumping and inspections: One of the cornerstones of maintaining your septic system is scheduling regular pumping and inspections, to remove solid waste that accumulates over time in its tank, potentially

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Debunking Common Myths About Septic Systems

Debunking Common Myths About Septic SystemsSeptic systems are essential components of rural and suburban living, managing wastewater treatment and disposal efficiently. Unfortunately, their importance can often be misrepresented through misconceptions and myths; Custom Septic is here to disprove them all! As one of north west metro’s premiere septic service providers, Custom Septic can dispel all such myths while shining a light on what the truth really is behind each myth.

Myth #1: Septic systems require regular pumping

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Springtime’s Effects On Your Septic System

Springtime’s Effects On Your Septic SystemWeather this spring has not been kind, with a good bit of rainfall and no relief in sight. We, at Custom Septic, are often asked what the effects of too much water on their clients’ septic systems would be.

Reducing water use: Although your septic tank may appear closed, water could still seep into it if ground moisture levels become oversaturated, potentially leading to flooding of your septic system, and flooding its contents.

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Protecting Well Water From Your Sewage System

Protecting Well Water From Your Sewage SystemAt 15 million American households relying on wells for drinking water, Minnesota accounts for one out of every five. Therefore, it’s vital that septic tank and well owners ensure that their drinking water does not become contaminated if using both as drinking sources. Unfortunately, the United States Environmental Protection Agency doesn’t regulate or set standards for wells but rather offers educational resources; ultimately it falls to private owners themselves to make sure their drinking water remains safe – learn how you can protect the water in your well from contamination by learning how to protect it against potential harm present within its contents – protect both yourself and family from harmful substances present within it!

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FAQs About Septic Tank Systems For New Home Installations

FAQs About Septic Tank Systems For New Home InstallationsEvery year in the U.S., nearly 1.3 million homes are constructed annually; roughly 2% or 35,000 of those were in Minnesota and approximately 30 percent rely on septic tanks to treat wastewater, leading to approximately 10,500 new home builds that need septic systems for wastewater management – likely including yours! When designing and building new residential systems there are various factors to keep in mind; we have provided this list as some frequently asked questions (FAQs).

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