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by Custom Septic, Inc. | Oct 3, 2022 | Septic Installation, Septic System Contractor, Septic System Designs
Nearly 1.3 million new homes are constructed every year in the U.S. – about 2% or roughly 35,000 were here in Minnesota, alone. To add to that, nearly a half million (or 30% of) Minnesota homes rely on septic systems to process their home’s wastewater. Using this formula, about 10,500 homes will be constructed in Minnesota this year that require the use of a septic tank. Chances are that your new home build falls into this category. There are many factors to consider when designing and constructing a new residential septic system. We’ve compiled a list of some of the top questions we get asked when it comes to new construction and septic systems.
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by Custom Septic, Inc. | Sep 25, 2022 | Septic Inspection, Septic System Contractor, Septic System Leak Detection
We offer septic inspection services in Becker, MN. Typically, a septic system, when it is functioning the way it’s supposed to, is considered out of sight, out of mind for the average homeowner. While a septic system does not need constant maintenance, a little extra care can ensure that your system is around to serve you and your family for years to come. Here are a few reasons that you should consider regular inspections of your septic system.
A benefit of having your septic system and drain field inspected regularly is that inspections can help to identify septic-related issues as they emerge, preventing them from becoming emergency situations
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by Custom Septic, Inc. | Sep 18, 2022 | Septic Maintenance
Generally, septic systems are not the same as the common city sewer systems familiar to people. In the city sewer system, once the unwanted waste has been flushed down a sewer drain, it is transported to a water treatment plant for treatment. Conversely, septic tanks are owned by people and are located on private land. Waste drained down a septic drain doesn’t go very far from its source. It’s being stored in an underground tank until a septic pumping firm is contacted to empty it. And so, it is the homeowners’ responsibility to schedule when to pump the tank.
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by Custom Septic, Inc. | Sep 10, 2022 | Septic Malfunction, Septic System Leak Detection, Septic System Repair
There are many challenges when it comes to working with home systems that involve water. Water is a dynamic force that resists being controlled and can cause damage to a home very quickly. The challenges of working with home systems that involve wastewater are made even more complicated because they involve moving parts, complex chemistry, and the potential for very unpleasant damage and repairs. Custom Septic, Inc. is a company that is built on the idea that expert knowledge of septic system installation and repair, excellent customer service, and
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by Custom Septic, Inc. | Sep 4, 2022 | Septic Inspection, Septic System Contractor, Septic System Leak Detection
Many of us do not realize that bureaucracy was invented to make human life more efficient. In fact, there are many times when it meets that goal. However, bureaucracy is very often seen as a necessary (or sometimes unnecessary) impediment. Bureaucracies tend to slow processes down, if not prevent the completion of projects. Septic systems are affected by bureaucracy too, and for good reason. Septic systems that are not held to rigorous standards are more likely to fail, and the unmistakable smell of raw sewage in the entire neighborhood is all it usually takes to convince people of the need for high standards
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