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If you ever see wet or soggy areas on the tile bed it is time to investigate. Effluent will come to the surface if it cannot percolate into the soil, where it should be going. The reason could be that the tank is full of solids and a pump-out is required, there is a blockage somewhere, tile bed is saturated or the system needs to be repaired. Keep your septic system healthy by adding the right kind of microbes, like the targeted microbes in EcoEthic Septic System Treatment!

Contrary to popular belief, most septic systems can last a lifetime. The most common cause of septic failure is the inability of the leach field to accept and percolate effluent liquid into the ground. Older septic systems and those with heavy use are more prone to this situation.Septic System Components Septic Tank - designed to allow time for the incoming liquid to settle surface and bottom solids (scum and sludge). The size of tank required is determined by the number of bodies who will be using the system.Header Pipe - a solid piece of pipe carries effluent from the septic...

Just don't! Not on a septic, not in a town, not in a city... never flush wipes down! No matter what it says on the package. Below is a great video of what happened at a Vancouver strata.  The trouble flushable wipes caused and the expense incurred. Imagine what it does to your septic system!  

  Complete system replacement is not the only option for older or abused septic systems. Older septic systems and those abused by excess use can be restored by a process of microbial bioremediation. Leaching beds aka tile fields are a vital part of how your septic system works (and the most expensive component to install and replace).  The tile/leach fields can become over burdened with age or excess use and eventually plug up with excess organic material leading to sluggishness, break out, ponding, odours, etc. Microbial Bioremediation is a process that restores percolation in the septic field.  It is an...

Septic systems are designed to utilize biological process to breakdown waste material, so obviously antibacterial products are not helpful to the system process. The University of Arizona Cooperative Extension says, "That while single use has little to no effect, normal hand and dish washing with antibacterial agents can stunt the work of the septic bacteria. Excessive use of antibacterial products in the home can "cause significant and even total destruction of the bacteria population". Avoid the use of antibacterial products whenever possible. It is easy to boost your bacterial counts and improve treatment in your septic system with EcoEthic Septic...