A drainfield, also referred to as a leach field, is an integral component of any septic system. These systems work by filtering out pollutants and waste from the water leaving your tank. If your drain field is malfunctioning, water could back up into your yard or home. When you start to see signs of potential issues, don’t delay. Custom Septic can offer expert guidance for maintaining and restoring your septic system including your drainfield.
Buying a home is one of the most significant and complicated investments we can make. Buying a home with a septic system increases the complexity of that investment, and Custom Septic, Inc., strongly recommends having an inspection of a prospective home purchase before the process is finalized. This can save you time, money and headaches down the road.
The state of Minnesota does not have one uniform code that governs the administration of septic system construction. In other words, it is important to check with your local government before purchasing a home with a septic system, building a home that will require
To keep your septic tank operating at its best, it is important to conduct regular cleanings, maintenance, and inspections. Regular cleaning of septic tanks is important to ensure that bacteria and toxins are not built up.
When you are looking to purchase a home, septic inspections will be especially important. It’s impossible to know exactly what was in the old homeowner’s toilets, so it is important to get all the information you need before you move into your new house. This is also important because eve ry septic system works differently so it’s worth knowing as much information as possible about your system before you move in
The answer is, “absolutely, yes.” Anyone who deals with harsh winters and has a septic tank should know that when temperatures dip, conditions can lead to a frozen septic tank. According to data from the NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration), the frost line can be up to 100 inches deep in the northern parts of Minnesota. Depending on the depth of septic pipes and depth of frost, your septic pipes, tank, or soil treatment system can freeze. Although most septic systems are buried deep enough underground to avoid freezing
As we enter the New Year, make a resolution to give your septic system the attention it requires to keep your house’s plumbing and wastewater system working at its very best. It all starts with the proper design and installation. If you are planning to build a new home, or renovate an existing one this year, look no further than Custom Septic. If you are a homeowner with an existing septic system, the pros at Custom Septic are standing by to inspect or maintain the service of your system!
Well-designed and properly installed septic systems are critical to treating wastewater and protecting Minnesota’s surface and groundwater from contamination. There are four main types of septic systems that are used: gravity systems, pressure bed
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