by Custom Septic, Inc. | Jul 31, 2020 | Septic Compliance Inspections, Septic Do's and Don'ts, Septic Inspection, Septic System Contractor, Septic System Functions
By choosing to live in a cold state like MN, there are some extra precautions that homeowners need to take to ensure that the cold weather doesn’t negatively impact their home. For those MN homeowners on a septic system, our team at Custom Septic often gets asked the question, will my septic system freeze? The good news is that most of the time the answer is no, but there are definitely some things to keep in mind during the cold months each year.
The good news for MN homeowners that have a septic system is that water is able to hold a large amount of heat. As long as the water is used daily, it is very rare for a septic system to freeze. Even in the coldest temperatures that we experience during the winter months
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by Custom Septic, Inc. | Jul 24, 2020 | 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 maintenance has been completed.
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by Custom Septic, Inc. | Jan 11, 2019 | Septic Do's and Don'ts
Prevent Septic Trouble When Doing Laundry Does doing the laundry harm your septic system? It can if you make simple mistakes that could overwhelm the septic tank or slow down the treatment process. CSI Custom Septic, Inc. wants to offer up some useful Tips to Prevent...
by Custom Septic, Inc. | Dec 14, 2018 | Septic Do's and Don'ts
Avoid Septic System Issues Christmas is almost here and New Year Day is not far behind. This is often a very busy time of the year with shopping and holiday parties. If you are entertaining at your Elk River, Minnesota home this holiday season, don’t be caught off...
by Custom Septic, Inc. | Nov 19, 2018 | Septic Do's and Don'ts
Garbage Disposer Use Cause Septic Problems With Thanksgiving right around the corner and multiple holidays following close behind it’s a good time to think about Garbage Disposals and the effect they have on Septic Tanks. Let’s face it, using a garbage disposal is...
by Custom Septic, Inc. | Sep 20, 2018 | Septic Do's and Don'ts, Septic System Functions
SepticSmart Week Continues Through Sept. 21, 2018 Anybody who lives, works or vacations at a property serviced by an On Site Septic System should have a basic understanding of what it does. This is why SepticSmart Week is so important to raise awareness. Know How...
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