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All About Septic &: Sewage Systems

Although we do not sell septic tanks (we do sell the piping, pumps, etc. used in septic systems), we provide the following articles on sewer and septic systems for those viewers who seek information on them.

Anaerobic Systems

• What is a septic system?
  How anaerobic septic systems work
  
• Get To Know Your Septic Tank
  What every homeowner needs to know
  
• Should I have the septic system inspected?
  What every home buyer should know
  
• Care And Feeding Of Your Septic Tank
  What every septic owner needs to know
  
• How often should I have my septic system pumped?
  Chart of estimated septic tank pumping frequencies in years for full-time residences
  
  

Aerobic Systems

• Aerobic Onsite Water Treatment Systems  (PDF)
  - Texas Agricultural Service - Texas A&M University. Excellent article - well illustrated
  
  

Mixed

• Septic And Sewage Tips
  How to handle common sewage and septic system problems such as odor and polluted soil, as well as cleaning and maintenance
  
  

 

See Also:

Local Municipal Systems
Grease Traps/Interceptors
All About Sewage Ejectors
     If you're planning a basement (below grade) bathroom, you'll want to read this.

Links to Related Websites:

Septic Information Website - Inspecting, Designing, & Maintaining Residential Septic Systems
Sewer Systems - From the How Stuff Works series

State of Kentucky
Household Wastewater: Septic Systems and other Treatment Methods
Assesing and Reducing the Risk of Groundwater Contamination from Household Wastewater Treatment.
Assesing and Reducing the Risk of Groundwater Contamination from Household Waste Management


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