by Custom Septic, Inc. | Apr 7, 2023 | Septic Do's and Don'ts, Septic Maintenance, Septic System Functions
Marketers, flashy graphics, and commercials can mislead you into believing certain products are necessary – even septic additives. RID-X claims its product will extend the life of your tank by helping ensure regular maintenance, inspection, and cleaning will keep your septic tank functioning optimally for years to come. But what exactly are these products, and do they work? Is spending money on them a waste? To find out the truth behind this claim we’ll examine some of the finer details behind this claim.
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by Custom Septic, Inc. | Aug 8, 2021 | Septic System Contractor, Septic System Functions
As the trend of relocating to urban centers continues to reverse across the country, thousands moving to smaller towns and rural areas face a steep learning curve when it comes to their septic system. For those unable to get ahead of the curve or who are experiencing an unfortunate series of events regarding the septic system, you are not alone. Several worst-case scenarios are being documented across the internet. When you find yourself in a home with a septic system, keeping a close watch and ensuring regular maintenance will help you avoid this fate. For most septic system novices, just the thought of it may seem gross at first. However, septic systems have come a long way over the years and the most advanced systems will help avoid scenarios that are less than desirable for homeowners
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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. | Oct 15, 2018 | Septic System Functions
Conventional Septic System Design Homes, cabins and business that are not served by a public sewer system usually depend on an Individual Septic System to safely dispose of wastewater. There are several different types of septic systems currently being used in an...
by Custom Septic, Inc. | Oct 5, 2018 | Septic System Designs, Septic System Functions
Prevent Drinking Water Contamination Water Quality is a major concern for individuals living, working or playing in a state that has more than 10,000 Lakes. This statistic doesn’t even include the many rivers, creeks and streams that flow throughout the state of...
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...