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by Custom Septic, Inc. | Aug 17, 2024 | FAQs, Septic Do's and Don'ts, Septic Maintenance, Septic System Contractor, Septic System Designs, Septic System Info
At Custom Septic, we often get asked by our clients the question of how long their septic system will last. Unfortunately, that is not as simple an answer as one may think. In similar fashion, the life expectancy of a septic system is dependent on how it is maintained by its owner. The more regular maintenance performed on your septic system, the greater lifespan for your septic system. When it comes to your septic system maintenance needs, make sure you have your septic system inspected and pumped every 3 years. If fact, most counties and cities require proof that regular
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by Custom Septic, Inc. | Jun 14, 2024 | FAQs
If you live in the city or a suburban Minneapolis, Minnesota area that has a public sewer system then you could go your whole life without thinking much about On Site Septic Systems. For those of us that reside outside of the metro or on a rural lot, understanding your own septic system can be very beneficial. If you know How a Septic Tank Works or What a Drain Field Does then you can be better prepared to take proper care of one of your home’s most valuable assets.As an Experienced Septic Professional that is Certified by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA)
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by Custom Septic, Inc. | Oct 27, 2023 | FAQs, Septic Do's and Don'ts, Septic Maintenance
As the leaves start to change and the temperatures begin to drop, it’s a clear sign that fall has arrived in Minnesota. While many homeowners are busy preparing their homes for the upcoming colder months, one crucial aspect that often is overlooked is the septic system. Proper septic system maintenance is essential year-round, but there are specific tasks you should undertake as we enter the fall season. In this blog post, we’ll discuss some essential tips to ensure your septic system is ready for the autumn months in Big Lake, MN.
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by Custom Septic, Inc. | Oct 6, 2023 | FAQs, Septic Compliance Inspections, Septic Do's and Don'ts
Owning a home means routine maintenance and period repairs. However, nothing can quite prepare you for a major septic system problem. That is a different level of home maintenance. Your septic system is responsible for treating the waste materials from your home’s bathrooms, kitchen, washing machine and other plumbing fixtures. Your septic system will collect wastewater and allow it to separate into three different materials – scum, effluent, and sludge.
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by Custom Septic, Inc. | May 5, 2023 | FAQs, Septic Installation, Septic System Contractor, Septic System Designs
Every year in the U.S., nearly 1.3 million homes are constructed annually; roughly 2% or 35,000 of those were in Minnesota and approximately 30 percent rely on septic tanks to treat wastewater, leading to approximately 10,500 new home builds that need septic systems for wastewater management – likely including yours! When designing and building new residential systems there are various factors to keep in mind; we have provided this list as some frequently asked questions (FAQs).
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by Custom Septic Inc. | Jul 15, 2022 | FAQs, Septic Inspection, Septic Malfunction, Septic System Repair
There are some problems that come up in or around your home that you can take your time to repair. There are other problems that you cannot wait to repair. Septic system problems are definitely one thing that needs to be taken care of ASAP. How do you know if you have a septic system problem? Here are some common signs of you can look for. If you notice one or more of these signs, it is time to reach out to a professional septic system repair company…
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