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Septic Odors and Septic-Safe Solutions
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Septic Odors and Septic-Safe Solutions

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Septic Odors and Septic-Safe Solutions

Let's be honest—your septic system is a smelly business. It's also a fragile system. Imbalances in your septic system are the root of foul smells and septic odors. Fixing the problem before the scent should always be the guiding principle. But sometimes, bad smells persist. Here are a few septic-safe odor solutions when you need the smells gone fast. Septic Odors and Smells Inside Your Home When you are relaxing in your home, we often light candles with soothing scents like Lavender and Vanilla. Sewer and septic scented candles are not top sellers (and for a good reason). Septic odors [...]

By Advanced Septic Services|2017-12-13T20:36:47+00:00December 13th, 2017|Septic Systems, Septic Tank Care|

Is Using a Garbage Disposal Safe For Septic Systems?
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Is Using a Garbage Disposal Safe For Septic Systems?

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Is Using a Garbage Disposal Safe For Septic Systems?

A common question that our Clermont FL septic company hears is, "Is Using a Garbage Disposal Safe For Septic Systems?" Although there are not any codes or regulations in Florida prohibiting the use of the garbage disposal with a septic system, we advise our customers to proceed with caution when using both together. The Garbage Disposal Isn't a Trash Can One of the reasons some Florida homeowners experience trouble with their septic tank is because they treat the garbage disposal like a trash cash. When they stuff vegetables, leftovers, macaroni, rice, grease, and anything that can fit down the drain, [...]

By Advanced Septic Services|2021-11-03T21:37:15+00:00September 19th, 2017|Septic Tank Care|

Do Septic Tank Additives Work?
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Do Septic Tank Additives Work?

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Do Septic Tank Additives Work?

You've seen the ads for Septic Tank Additives promising to save money and avoid septic company service calls, but do they really work? Millions of properties utilize a septic tank system for treating organic wastewater. Since the tank is underground, it’s easy to neglect or forget about the system until a problem arises. By the time that happens, things are to the point they are going to require professional help to repair. Many are wisely taking proactive measures to extend the life of their septic system. Things, like monitoring the drain-field and following the Do Not Flush rules, can go [...]

By Advanced Septic Services|2018-07-19T19:05:57+00:00August 22nd, 2017|Septic Tank Care|

What Septic Tank Size Do You Need?
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What Septic Tank Size Do You Need?

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What Septic Tank Size Do You Need?

You are planning your dream home. The numbers of bedrooms are set. The floor plan is set. The decision to use an on-site septic system is set. Now the final question remains: What septic tank size do I need? Septic Tank Size Matters We have all heard the saying, but it is especially true when choosing a septic tank size for your home, business or property. Too small of tank means there is not enough time for waste retention in the tank leading to less than ideal settlements of waste material. What does this mean? The bacteria that are working [...]

By Advanced Septic Services|2021-11-03T21:44:50+00:00July 28th, 2017|Septic Installation|

Nitrogen in Septic Systems – Is It As Scary As It Sounds?
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Nitrogen in Septic Systems – Is It As Scary As It Sounds?

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Nitrogen in Septic Systems – Is It As Scary As It Sounds?

By design, Onsite Sewage Treatment and Disposal Systems (OSTDS), or septic systems, use biological processes to reduce the amount of waste and sewage coming for your household or business. These biological processes include using bacteria to consume ammonium and converting it into nitrate. But, what does Nitrogen in septic systems mean for the environment? Nitrogen In The Environment Nitrate and Nitrogen aren’t necessarily bad for the environment; in fact, they can help the surrounding areas around your septic system flourish. Plants consume nitrogen to grow, and Nitrogen is a naturally occurring element in the atmosphere—making up 78% of the air in [...]

By Advanced Septic Services|2017-06-06T11:46:01+00:00June 6th, 2017|Septic Systems|

Choosing Septic Safe Laundry Soap and Dishwashing Detergent
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Choosing Septic Safe Laundry Soap and Dishwashing Detergent

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Choosing Septic Safe Laundry Soap and Dishwashing Detergent

Does using septic safe laundry soap really matter? Yes it does and here's why. The tank in your home septic system works with the ground soil and organic bacteria to filter the waste water leaving your home before it returns to the ecosystem. The soil is in a sense the final filtering system that removes bacteria and pathogens from getting into groundwater, and you might be disrupting that delicate process by using harsh dishwashing detergents or laundry soaps. Not only could you be polluting the ground water, but those harsh cleaning agents in those products could also clog the septic [...]

By Advanced Septic Services|2017-05-04T18:00:00+00:00May 4th, 2017|Septic Tank Care|

Are Septic Systems Bad For The Environment?
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Are Septic Systems Bad For The Environment?

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Are Septic Systems Bad For The Environment?

The big question - "Are Septic Systems bad or good for mother nature?" In a time where companies have exploded based on “Go Green” campaigns, it is not surprising that questioning your wastewater treatment system for its environmental impact is necessary. So the question deserves to be answered: Are Septic Systems Bad For The Environment? Bad Press Over the years, bad and undeserved press has plagued the septic tank industry. After quick periods of growth and sewage treatment plants not keeping up with rural developments, septic systems came onto the scene in the 1990s to fill the demand. With engineering being [...]

By Advanced Septic Services|2017-03-21T21:09:25+00:00March 21st, 2017|Septic Systems|

Bacteria In Septic Tanks – Don’t Upset The System
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Bacteria In Septic Tanks – Don’t Upset The System

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Bacteria In Septic Tanks – Don’t Upset The System

Although their work is not glamorous, bacteria in septic tanks are the work horses of your system. Keep the bacteria in your septic tank happy and healthy. While inspections and pumping go a long way, many are surprised to find that your septic tank is a living organism—at least the bacteria living there are. With trillions of bacteria naturally present and working to decompose the solid waste in your tank, it is important to know how to take care of them without upsetting the system. What Are The Bacteria Living In Your Tank? Bacteria are separated into two [...]

By Advanced Septic Services|2017-08-22T17:45:51+00:00February 9th, 2017|Septic Tank Care|