Photo By SimplyCreativePhotography at istock Septic systems are constructions located underground whose purpose is to treat wastewater coming from homes. They are used often in premises that aren't connected to centralized sewer systems. The systems are designed to...

Photo By DEBOVE SOPHIE at istock It's estimated that one in every four American homes has a septic system installed, with a higher prevalence being recorded in rural areas that may not have a municipal sewer service. Comprising a septic tank and a drain field, which...

Photo By KajaNi at Shutterstock Septic systems are underground treatment structures that treat wastewater from your bathrooms, laundry, and kitchen. Homeowners need to know how the septic system works to avoid calling a plumber for a septic tank repair down the road....

Photo By Yuri Snegur at istock There are a few things that are worth knowing about pumping a septic tank. Septic systems are part of about 25 percent of homes in the United States, and they are particularly common in rural areas that do not have municipal sewer...

Photo By blinow61 at istock Many homes in Chattanooga, TN have septic systems, which means if you move into the area you will need to learn about proper septic tank maintenance. To a new homeowner who hasn't had to contend with a septic tank before this can seem...

Photo By PixelsEffect at istock Most homeowners put off dealing with their septic tanks because let's face it, a septic tank is not the nicest task to deal with. In fact, it is something that most homeowners would rather not think about, but you don't want to be too...

Photo By sonsart at Shutterstock If you live in a rural area of Chattanooga, TN, there is a good chance that you have a septic system, which is independent of the city's sewer system. A septic system consists of a septic tank, underground pipes, and a leach or...

Photo By mheim3011 at istock Septic tanks are a crucial element of every Cleveland, TN, property, and when you start to notice issues, it can be quite alarming. Not every septic tank repair issue will lead to a full replacement. This can give you peace of mind if...

Photo By Artur Henryk Bialosiewicz  at istock As of 2015, more than one-fifth of American households are still not connected to public sewer systems. This roughly equates to more than 21 million homeowners using septic tank plumbing to trap and filter household waste....

Photo By vuk8691 at istock A lot of people are afraid of purchasing homes with septic tanks because they are afraid that the maintenance is too expensive and/or complicated. However, if you understand basic service needs like septic tank pumping then there is no...