Septic Systems
Holiday Guests? How to Prevent Septic System Overload
The holiday season is fast approaching, and this busy time of year is full of family gatherings, feasts, and other celebrations. Though this can be a joyous time of year, it can also put a strain on your home's septic system. From running extra loads of laundry to cooking larger meals, the increased water and waste can overwhelm your septic system if you aren't careful. Here are some easy ways you can prepare your septic system to prevent inconveniences or costly repairs this holiday season. Sch...
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What's That Smell?
Septic systems are an essential component of homes not connected to municipal sewage systems. These systems require regular maintenance to function efficiently; otherwise, homeowners may experience a range of unpleasant issues. Recognizing the signs of a backed-up septic tank can prevent minor inconveniences from escalating into costly and hazardous problems. Here are the key indicators that your septic system might be in need of attention. Slow Draining Fixtures One of the first signs of a pote...
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Fall Septic Maintenance for a Worry-Free Winter
As we shift from summer to fall, now is a perfect time for homeowners to start preparing their properties for the colder months ahead. While tasks like cleaning gutters, insulating pipes, and raking leaves may be high on your list, there's one critical area that you shouldn't overlook — your septic system. Proper septic maintenance allows your system to operate smoothly throughout the winter, preventing costly repairs and potential failures. Find out why fall is an ideal time for septic ma...
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Maintaining an Older Septic System: Tips for Longevity
There’s a lot to appreciate about an older home — classic architecture, unique designs, and a sense of history. However, with the beauty of age often comes responsibility, particularly when it comes to your septic system. If your septic system has been serving your household for decades, taking proactive steps to maintain it can help you avoid costly repairs and extend its lifespan. Here are some essential practices to ensure your older septic system stays in good working condition f...
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The Impact of Tree Roots on Your Septic System and How to Manage It
Trees provide beauty, shade, and environmental benefits to our properties but can also pose serious risks to septic systems. Tree roots are naturally drawn to sources of water and nutrients, making your septic system an attractive target. If not properly managed, tree roots can cause extensive damage, leading to costly repairs. Learn how tree roots impact septic systems, the signs to watch for, and practical tips on managing them. How Tree Roots Affect Septic Systems Understanding the specific w...
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What's the Difference Between Septic Tank Pumping and Cleaning?
Many septic owners know regular maintenance is necessary, but the specific services involved can often be confusing. Two of the most common services are septic tank pumping and septic tank cleaning. Although these terms are sometimes used interchangeably, they refer to different processes. Understanding the difference between pumping and cleaning can help you make informed decisions about your septic tank's care and ensure a healthy system . What is Septic Tank Pumping? Pumping is the process of...
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Water Conservation Tips to Protect Your Septic System
Your septic system is an essential part of your home’s infrastructure, managing waste effectively and safely. However, excessive water use can strain your system and lead to costly repairs and potential health hazards. Conserving water not only helps the environment but also protects your septic system.
See how you can safeguard your septic system by incorporating water conservation practices into your daily routine.
Understanding Your Septic System
Before diving into water conse...
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Debunking 6 Septic System Myths for Better Maintenance
Septic systems are vital to many homes, yet they often remain misunderstood. Despite their importance in managing household wastewater, several myths and misconceptions surround these systems. Let's debunk some of the most common septic system myths to help you better understand and maintain your system . Myth 1: Septic Tanks Last Forever While it's true that septic tanks are built to be durable, they're not immune to deterioration over time. Factors such as age, environmental conditions, and ma...
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Eco-Friendly Tips for Septic Tanks
Earth Day is April 22, making it the perfect time to reflect on how our habits impact the environment around us in Kansas City. While we often focus on reducing waste and conserving energy in our homes, one aspect that may go unnoticed is septic maintenance. A healthy septic system is instrumental to the well-being of your household, as well as environmental preservation. Let's explore eco-friendly tips to keep your septic system in top condition while minimizing your ecological footprint. 1. Re...
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How to Safely Unclog a Drain on a Septic System
Septic maintenance involves dealing with occasional plumbing issues, and a common one is a clogged drain. While unclogging a drain might seem straightforward, it requires special consideration when you have a septic system. Septic systems operate differently from traditional sewer systems, and improper handling can lead to costly repairs and environmental damage. See how to safely unclog a drain, ensuring both the functionality of your plumbing and the health of your septic system . 1. Identify ...
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Show Your Septic System Love: Maintenance Tips for Optimal Health
With Valentine's Day around the corner, don't forget about an essential part of your home that deserves some love too — your septic system. Yes, that's right, the unsung hero quietly doing its duty in your yard. It's time to show your hardworking system the love it deserves with these septic maintenance tips for optimal health. Have Inspection Dates with Your Septic Just like any relationship, spending quality time together is crucial. Take your septic tank out on a date by performing regu...
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Septic Tank Cleaning Guide: What Homeowners Need to Know
Maintaining a septic tank is a crucial aspect of septic system health that often goes overlooked until problems arise. Regular tank cleaning is essential to ensure the system's efficient functioning and prevent costly repairs. In this guide, we'll delve into the key aspects of septic tank cleaning that every homeowner should be aware of. Importance of Regular Septic Tank Cleaning Septic tanks play a vital role in wastewater treatment for homes that aren’t connected to municipal sewer syste...
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Year-End Septic System Maintenance for a Fresh Start
As we bid farewell to another year and eagerly await the arrival of a fresh start, now is the perfect time to ensure that your septic system is ready for 2024. Your septic system is crucial in maintaining a healthy and clean home environment. Giving it the attention it deserves now can help set the stage for a smooth, worry-free New Year. See why year-end septic maintenance is essential and discover best practices to keep your system in optimal condition in the upcoming year. The Importance of Y...
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Giving Thanks for Septic System Maintenance
The Thanksgiving season is an ideal time to reflect on the often overlooked but crucial aspects of home maintenance. While we give thanks for family, food, and warmth, let's not forget to appreciate the unsung hero of our homes — the septic system. As we prepare for the festivities, septic system maintenance may not be top of mind. However, let's show our appreciation for the comfort and convenience they provide by giving them proper care. What Is a Septic System? Before we get into mainte...
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Holiday Tips to Prevent a Septic System Emergency
The holidays are right around the corner and while we eagerly await spending time with loved ones, eating good food, and receiving thoughtful gifts, we should also keep in mind the additional strain it can put on our plumbing and septic systems . While it’s great to have guests over to the house, it can worsen unknown issues or cause drains to back up, garbage disposals to clog, and other septic system emergencies. To ensure a smooth holiday season at least in the septic department , pract...
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Are Septic Tank Additives Necessary? Here's What You Need to Know
Septic tank systems are an integral part of many Kansas City households and are responsible for processing and filtering wastewater. While they’re often low maintenance , some homeowners may wonder if they need to add septic tank additives to improve performance. Knowing when and why you should add an additive to your septic system can be confusing, so here’s what you need to know about septic tank additives. What Are Septic Tank Additives? Before we dive in, let's first define what ...
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When is the Best Time to Get Septic Tank Pumping?
Keeping your septic tank free of sludge and buildup is essential to having a working system. That’s why Honey Wagon recommends periodic pumping to keep your septic system running more efficiently. So, what are the best times of the year to get your septic tank pumped in Kansas City? Let’s look at which season may best suit your needs and when to plan for this service. Best Seasons for Septic Pumping Spring is the most popular time to pump septic systems since the warmer weather thaws...
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How to Maintain Your Septic Drainfield
Maintaining your drainfield is crucial for a healthy septic system and home. The drainfield, also known as the leach field, is responsible for the final treatment and disposal of wastewater from your home. Over time, the drainfield can become clogged or damaged, causing sewage to back up into your property. One of the best things you can do to prevent costly repairs, replacement, and health hazards is to take care of your drainfield. By following a few simple guidelines, you can ensure that your...
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10 Signs Your Septic Tank Needs Cleaning
Cleaning your septic tank may not be the most glamorous task, but it's crucial for protecting your home and family from health hazards. After all, neglecting your septic maintenance can lead to unpleasant odors, backups, and even contamination of your groundwater. See the signs that your septic tank needs cleaning, so you can avoid costly repairs and keep your septic system running smoothly . 1. Slow Drains If you notice that your sinks, toilets, and other drains are taking longer than usual to ...
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What Does Septic Maintenance Services Cover?
Septic systems are responsible for treating and disposing of wastewater from your home, which is why septic maintenance services are one of the smartest things you can do. However, many homeowners are unsure of what services are included in septic maintenance and when they should be performed. If you own a home with a septic system, it's important to understand the maintenance required to keep it healthy. Professional septic services can prevent costly repairs and ensure the safety of your famil...
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How Often Should You Pump Your Septic Tank?
If you’re new to owning a septic system, you may be wondering how often you need to pump your septic tank . Over time, solid waste accumulates in the tank, leading to clogs, backups, and even septic system failure. Septic tank pumping is essential for avoiding costly repairs or replacement, as well as potential health hazards. Find out how often you should pump out your tank and the signs your tank is due for a service to keep your septic system healthy . Septic Tank Pumping Frequency The ...
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Questions to Ask Septic Maintenance Companies Before Hiring
Septic systems are integral to many homes and businesses in Kansas City, but they require regular maintenance services to ensure they continue to work correctly. If the system is neglected, it can result in unpleasant odors, sewage backups, and even environmental damage. That's why working with a reputable septic maintenance company is crucial to handle the job. While finding a reliable and trustworthy business can be daunting, knowing what to ask can simplify the vetting process. Let's take a c...
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The Importance of Regular Septic Tank Cleaning
Septic tanks are essential components of any home or business’ wastewater treatment system, and proper maintenance and cleaning of the system is essential for its continued operation. Septic tank cleaning is the process of removing any solids, sludge, and other material from the septic tank that might cause it to malfunction or even fail completely. Without regular cleaning, the system can become clogged, causing backups and flooding, or releases of untreated wastewater into the environmen...
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Septic System Care: Common Mistakes to Avoid
Some people often don’t know the damage they’re doing to their septic system until it’s too late, and they have a costly breakdown, repair, or replacement. Thankfully, there are everyday things you can do to avoid septic issues. Check out these common mistakes in septic system care, and how you can easily avoid them. Benefits of Septic System Care Maintaining your septic system comes with many benefits, and it’s much more effective and less expensive to do regular upkeep ...
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Signs That a Septic Tank is Failing
Septic tank maintenance is essential in order to prevent septic system failure. Maintenance ensures that the tank is adequately sized, that it is structurally sound, and that sludge and scum levels are monitored and maintained. Regular pumping of the tank also helps to prevent failure, as accumulation of solids can lead to blockages or backups. Regular inspections should also be conducted to check for structural damage, tank leaks, and other potential problems. Proper maintenance of a septic tan...
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Septic System Maintenance Checklist
Now is a great time to check that everything in your home, particularly the septic system, is in good working order. Maintaining a septic system isn’t complicated or time-consuming, but you do need to pay attention to it every now and then to avoid common problems like slow flushing, foul odors, and drain backup.
Whether you’re new to septic systems or have years of experience, review our maintenance checklist to ensure a healthy system!
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Ways to Improve Septic System Function
Have you ever had your septic system fail? It's never a pleasant experience and can be costly, not to mention time-consuming. Luckily, there are ways you can take proactive steps to improve your septic system's functionality before it reaches a critical state. Septic systems are important to the functioning of most households across the globe; however, they’re often overlooked until there's a problem. Knowing how to maintain good septic system function before it reaches this point can save...
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How to Prevent a Septic System Breakdown
A malfunctioning septic system can cause significant damage to both your home and your yard. Taking steps to prevent a septic system breakdown is the best way to ensure that it operates efficiently for years to come. Here are the most effective ways to reduce your risk of a severe malfunction and maintain the health of your system: Inspect Your Septic System A visual inspection is one of the most important preventative maintenance activities for ensuring long-term septic tank health. Check for a...
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What is Lagoon Maintenance? (And Why You Need It)
Septic lagoon systems are similar to septic tanks in that they’re both designed specifically for treating wastewater. However, lagoon maintenance is different from tank maintenance in several ways. See what’s involved with taking care of your lagoon and why regular septic maintenance is essential. Septic Lagoon System Overview Both lagoons and tank systems use a tank to hold wastewater, but where they differ is where that water goes after. With lagoon systems, the wastewater flows in...
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Septic Tank Pumping Process | Honey Wagon
Septic tank pumping is a professional service that removes waste from your home’s septic system. Regularly pumping out your septic tank helps prevent various problems , such as sewage backup, foul odors, clogs, and leaks. If you're unfamiliar with the septic tank pumping process, no problem! Just review the steps below to be prepared for your next service. 1. Access Lid is Opened Before any work can begin, your technician will need to uncover your septic tank access lid. If your system was...
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How Does the Weather Affect Your Septic Tank and System?
You’re not alone if you don’t quite understand all of the intricacies behind how septic systems work. You probably have a general understanding of how it works, the basic parts of a tank and drain field, and you probably know that your septic tank should be cleaned out every few years . Other than that, you generally don’t pay it much attention – until there’s a problem. But did you know that some septic system problems could be brought to the surface due to the wea...
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Common Septic System Questions
Septic systems are important parts of our homes — they collect wastewater from sinks, showers, laundry machines , toilets, etc., and prevent hazardous waste from going into local waterways. However, most people understand little about septic tank systems . Let’s take a look at some common septic questions to help you better understand yours!
1. What is a Septic System?
A septic system is a way of treating household wastewater using an engineered system consisting of a tank or...
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5 Tips to Improve Your Septic Tank Health
We get many calls to come out to pump septic tanks that people think are full, when really they are struggling with clogged drains. Septic tanks only need to be emptied every 3-5 years. However, many of the reasons that drains become clogged can also negatively impact your septic system. Here are a few of the best tips for avoiding clogged drains and saving you from potential septic system repairs: Bathroom Drain Clogs 1. Regularly Remove and Clean Stoppers One of the leading causes of bathroom ...
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Fall Septic Maintenance Routine
With summer ending, cooler fall weather brings its own set of perks and challenges. Maintaining your septic system for this new season is important, especially as the days eventually lead to the icy temperatures of winter. Here’s everything you need to know about having a septic maintenance routine for autumn. Importance of Septic Maintenance Before we discuss which tasks you should do this fall, let’s dive into the importance of septic maintenance and how this routine can save you t...
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Septic Maintenance is Crucial for Protecting Water Sources
Did you know that a septic problem can impact local water, such as drinking water, surface water, and other nearby water sources? Systems that aren’t working properly can cause contamination of harmful pathogens, which is especially dangerous in drinking water. Find out how septic maintenance can help to protect local water sources. Septic Maintenance Tips to Protect Water Sources Thankfully, there are a few ways you can maintain your septic system by making a few changes. While some of th...
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Hidden Dangers: 7 Most Common Septic Tank Problems Exposed
Septic tank problems can be messy, expensive, and bad for nearby water sources including well water . When troubling signs first appear, it is crucial to call in a septic tank cleaning professional like Honey-Wagon Septic Service to prevent problems from getting any worse. By quickly identifying and treating the septic tank issues in this article can save you money and hopefully avoid even bigger problems associated with septic tank failure. Here are a few ways to know that might not be right wi...
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Summer Septic Maintenance Reminders for Kansas City Homes
With the warmer weather and longer days, you may be inclined to kick back and relax. Before you do, make sure that taking care of your septic system doesn’t fall by the wayside, since this season can bring some issues if you aren’t careful. Here are some summer septic maintenance tips so that your days are stress-free. Watch Your Drainfield Your drainfield can be impacted by stress from heavy rainfall, causing water to pool or grass to become too spongy. In order to remove impurities...
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The Don’ts of Septic System Maintenance
Proper septic system maintenance isn’t complicated, but it does require an understanding of best practices. Let’s take a look at what actions you should avoid for a healthy system. 7 Maintenance Don’ts for Septic Systems When you take care of your septic system , it’ll take care of you too. Plus, regular maintenance is much less expensive than a system replacement! Here are seven septic maintenance don’ts to keep your system in tip-top condition: Don't overload the ...
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Septic Tank Inspection for Home Buyers
Home buying has seen an increase in the past few years. There are some potential buyers, however, who are a bit wary of purchasing a home with a septic system . While there are some misconceptions about septic systems, at Honey-Wagon we want to explain how this is actually a positive. Here are some ways buying a home with a septic system is an advantage and can benefit you. More Cost-Effective Yes, having a septic system can actually save you money! When you’re on municipal water and sewer...
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Spring Cleaning With Septic Tank Pumping in Kansas City
Spring Cleaning With Septic Tank Pumping in Kansas City As temperatures start to rise and flowers begin to bloom, it's time to officially welcome spring - and with it, spring cleaning. April showers may bring May flowers, but they also produce heavy rainfall and flooding, which can wreak havoc for ill-prepared septic systems. It's not just septic tank pumping that helps keep your system working efficiently, it's also the products you use and how tidy your yard is. Here are some spring cleaning t...
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7 Septic Maintenance Tips
7 Septic Tank Tips Septic systems are essential parts of our homes. They collect waste from toilets, sinks, showers, and other fixtures and then release it into the ground. The system also helps prevent water pollution. Septic systems are often overlooked because they don’t seem to cause problems until something goes wrong. That’s why it’s important to take care of them properly. If you want to ensure a healthy septic system , follow these maintenance tips. How the Septic Syste...
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Spring Cleaning: Septic Maintenance Tips to Know
Spring cleaning may be at the forefront of your mind when the weather warms up and the days get longer. It’s a good idea to start planning early for which tasks you want to get done, and one important item to add to the list is your septic maintenance . Careful not to start this too early, however, as colder weather affects your septic system differently than warmer weather. So, where to begin? Here’s what you should be doing this spring to keep your septic maintenance up-to-date: Cl...
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Septic System Cleaning Services for New Owners
New septic system owners often have a lot of questions , such as How does a septic system work?, How do I maintain my septic system?, and Who should I use for septic cleaning services ? Fortunately, the answers to those questions are not that complicated. Let’s go through the basics of what beginners need to know for a healthy system. Honey-Wagon also offers a free comprehensive guide that’s packed with even more information — download yours today! How a Septic System Works Sep...
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How to Prevent Your Septic System from Freezing
The last thing any homeowner wants to deal with during the cold dark months of winter is a frozen septic system. But, why exactly do freezing temperatures affect septic systems? And what can be done to avoid septic problems ? Fortunately, there are easy precautions you can take to protect your system this winter. Here’s what you need to know about cold weather and septic systems, as well as freeze-up prevention tips to ensure a healthy system during winter. Cold Weather’s Affect on S...
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Septic Maintenance During the Holidays
The holidays are a special time of the year, but the extra activities and guests in your home can strain your septic system and potentially lead to failure. That’s why practicing good septic maintenance is important for keeping holiday cheer instead of stressing over a septic problem . Follow our septic system tips below to prevent an issue from interrupting your holiday festivities! 6 Septic System Tips for the Holidays During the holidays, septic problems can emerge because more guests o...
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Preparing Your Septic System for Fall
Cooler temps, leaves changing colors, football — there are a lot of reasons to love fall! Before you get busy enjoying the season, it’s important to prepare your septic system for fall to prevent issues like drain backup, a line break, slow flushing, and more. Follow these easy maintenance tips so you can sit back and relax knowing that your system is all set for the season. Fall Septic Maintenance Tips When you take care of your septic system, it will take care of you. Septic mainte...
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Septic Tank Pumping Pricing: What to Expect and How to Save
There are several factors that influence how much your septic tank pumping will cost, which is why it’s important to get an estimate before hiring a company. For a ballpark figure though, the average cost of septic tank pumping is between $350 and $750. Keep in mind that your cost might be outside of this range depending on your situation. Find out what affects the price of septic tank pumping so you’re better prepared for your estimate! Cost Factors of Septic Tank Pumping It’s...
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Protect Your Water Well from Septic System Contamination
It’s estimated that more than 13 million households in the United States rely on private wells for drinking water. If you own a water well and a septic system, it’s crucial that your drinking water isn’t contaminated. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency EPA doesn’t regulate or provide standards for individual wells, but it does offer a variety of educational resources . Ultimately, private owners are responsible for the safety of their water. Learn how to protect you...
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What Causes Septic Tank Backup?
Foul and unsightly, septic tank backup is never a welcomed guest. It’s vital to understand what causes your septic tank to backup so you’ll know what to do to help prevent it from happening. If left ignored, you run the risk of breaking your septic system. Avoid a costly emergency repair by practicing proper septic system care . Common Causes of Septic Tank Backup There are many reasons that could behind septic tank backup. Some causes are easier to identify than others which is why ...
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Septic Tank Care for the Summer
As we welcome the long, warm days of summer, it’s important that homeowners do some septic tank care to prepare for the season. Nobody wants to deal with a septic emergency when there’s fun and relaxation to be had! Enjoy your summer by following these simple maintenance tips to help keep your septic tank clean. Summer Septic Tank Maintenance With these septic tank tips, you’ll be in a great position to avoid costly repairs and disruptions to your home during the summer. 1. Get...
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6 Essentials of Septic System Maintenance
Many common problems — like a foul odor coming from the pipes and slow toilet flushing — can be easily avoided by following the essentials of septic system maintenance. When you take care of your septic tank and system, they’ll take care of you. Avoid an expensive emergency repair from ruining your day or week by applying our septic system tips below. Proper Installation is Crucial Before we get into septic system maintenance, it’s important that the system is properly in...
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How to Wash Laundry When You Have a Septic System
Most owners are aware that what they flush or pour down the drain affects their septic system, but something that’s often overlooked is washing laundry. Although septic systems can handle washing machine wastewater, it’s crucial for owners to know how to wash laundry properly so they don’t end up with issues in their tank, lines, or drainfield. Before running your next load, check out these laundry tips to prevent septic system problems like tank overload and clogged lines. Lau...
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Pet Owner Tips to Avoid Septic System Problems
Your pet is a beloved family member, however, they can lead to septic system problems if the rest of your family isn’t careful. By taking proper precautions, you’re less likely to experience a system failure or emergency. Simply follow Honey Wagon’s septic system tips for pet owners to avoid a disaster. 5 Things Pet Owners Should Never Have in Pipes It’s crucial that pet owners be aware of what they can or can’t put in their pipes so they don’t end up with a s...
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Treat Your Garbage Disposal Right for Better Septic Maintenance
Your garbage disposal aka ‘food waste disposer’ plays a crucial role in your plumbing and affects your septic system . However, if you don’t treat your garbage disposal right, you can end up with a break, a clogged pipe, or a septic system problem. Find out the benefits of using a garbage disposal and taking care of your disposal the right way for better septic maintenance and plumbing.
Benefits of a Garbage Disposal
A garbage disposal allows you to break up large food pa...
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Signs Your Septic Tank Needs Pumping
It’s important that you pay attention to signs that your septic tank needs to be pumped out to clean out material and to ensure all components of the system are in good working order. Having regular maintenance services can prevent costly repairs by detecting septic system issues like cracks, holes, leaks, or clogs. Learn more about the five signs that your septic tank needs to be cleaned out so your system operates properly. 5 Signs You Need Septic Tank Pumping An overloaded septic tank c...
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How Does a Septic System Work?
How Does a Septic System Work? Septic systems are underground wastewater treatment structures that use nature and technology to treat wastewater from household plumbing. If you’re new to owning one, you’re probably wondering how septic systems work. In this article, we’ll explain common types of septic systems and how they typically function so you can take better care of yours. Types of Septic Systems Septic systems usually consist of a septic tank and a drainfield aka leach f...
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Septic System Tips for the Holidays
The holidays often put added strain on septic systems, from cooking more than usual to hosting extra guests. There are a variety of issues that can happen like septic tank overload , drains backing up, or clogged pipes. Follow Honey Wagon’s septic system tips for the holidays to help get your home ready for the season!
5 Septic System Precautions You Should Follow
If you’re not careful with your septic system during the holidays, you could end up with a very un-merry emergency....
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Getting Your Septic System Ready for Fall and Winter
Fall and winter usher in more than cold weather and the holidays - these seasons bring unique considerations which can negatively affect your septic system. By getting your septic system ready for fall and winter, you’ll be better able to avoid messy, expensive, and hazardous problems. Learn more about the affects of cold weather on a septic system and preparation tips for fall and winter. How Cold Weather Affects Septic Systems Cold weather affects septic systems in a couple of ways. Firs...
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Septic Maintenance: Why You Should Investigate Sewage Odors
Part of septic maintenance is always being on the lookout for issues which is why you should investigate septic odors as soon as they arise. Smelly septic tanks can push a foul smell into your house. The stench isn’t just unpleasant, it can indicate a bigger problem that may result in dangerous water contamination. Discover the causes behind septic odors in homes with septic systems and easy maintenance tips to help prevent a costly and hazardous emergency. 3 Causes of Sewage Odors Just be...
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7 Tips to Prevent Septic Tank Overload
Septic tank overload can cause plumbing issues or even break the system, however, there are things that your household can do to help prevent the septic tank from overloading. Having regular septic tank pumping from Honey-Wagon is a good start, but here are some other steps you can take to have a properly functioning septic system. What is Septic Tank Overload? Septic tank overload occurs when wastewater flows into the tank faster than its holding capacity. When a septic system overloads, solids...
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How to Take Care of a Septic System
Taking appropriate care of a septic system will ensure your home has effective, long-term treatment for wastewater. While it’s an important responsibility, septic system maintenance isn’t that complicated as long as you follow these eight tips. 8 Tips for Septic System Maintenance Septic systems are designed to function efficiently, but they need the right care to do so. If neglected, septic system problems are bound to arise which can require expensive repairs. Prevent an emergency ...
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increase Your Home's Value: 6 Benefits of Septic Tank Pumping
Regular septic tank pumping is an essential component of proper maintenance because failing to do so can cause major issues that result in a costly, hazardous situation. How often you’ll need septic tank pumping will depend on the tank’s size and the number of occupants in the home. However, a general guideline is to pump the septic tank once every three to four years. Here are six benefits of septic tank pumping that every owner should know: 1. Avoid drain backup Regular septic tank...
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Why Your Sink or Water Smells Bad
When a sink or water supply starts to smell like rotten eggs, it’s crucial to determine the source of the problem, especially if it’s related to your septic system. Below are three possible reasons why your sink or water has a foul odor and what you can do to prevent these issues from arising. If you suspect a septic system problem , we recommend scheduling an inspection immediately. Bacteria Bacterial activity in the sink pipes can be the cause of the stench. Sinks have high moistur...
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Septic Maintenance Tip: Never Flush These 6 Things
When a toilet starts to flush slowly, bubble, or can’t flush at all, it can be a warning sign that there’s a problem with the septic system. However, pumping the septic tank when it gets full and following basic flushing etiquette can help prevent flushing issues. Avoid a clogged toilet and septic tank problems by never flushing these six things. 1. Dental floss It’s great that you’re taking care of your dental health by flossing but you’re not doing your toilet any...
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Septic Tank Problems You Shouldn't Ignore
If not fixed immediately, septic tank problems can become a costly and dangerous septic system failure since untreated wastewater poses a health and environmental hazard. When untreated wastewater enters the groundwater, your well and those of your neighbors can be contaminated. If the sewage reaches surrounding water bodies, they’ll also be contaminated which puts humans and animals at risk. Watch out for these seven warning signs so you can identify and fix septic tank problems before yo...
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Choosing the Right Septic Company
One of the smartest decisions a septic system owner can make is choosing the right septic company to regularly pump and clean their septic tank. Finding a reputable company that provides comprehensive septic services can make all the difference in saving you time and money. Here are four considerations to keep in mind when choosing a septic company. 1. Experience When a septic company has been in business for a long time, it will have more knowledge and experience with handling different types o...
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Signs of Septic System Failure Problems
When septic systems receive routine maintenance, they should perform reliably for many years - but when they’re not maintained, you run the risk of a costly and dangerous septic system failure problems. Although septic systems have an operational lifetime and will need to be replaced at some point in time, routine maintenance is essential for safety and stretching the septic system’s lifespan. Furthermore, a failing septic system is a risk to humans and animals, and can pollute the e...
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Must-Know Maintenance Secrets for Septic Tanks
Maintaining your septic tank doesn’t have to be a complicated affair, but it does require some diligence to prevent expensive headaches down the road. After all, An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Here are four essentials of septic tank maintenance to remember: Pump regularly Use water efficiently Dispose of waste properly Maintain your drainfield By following our septic tank cleaning and maintenance tips, you’ll be much less likely to encounter costly, unpleasant issue...
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