by Custom Septic, Inc. | Dec 16, 2022 | Septic Do's and Don'ts, Septic Maintenance, Septic System Info
Septic systems are not unlike standard plumbing systems and are therefore prone to freezing during the winter months. The design of septic systems means that the wastewater stays on the property and as such, you don’t only have to worry about supply lines freezing, but the drain lines freezing. Because digging underground during the frozen weather is more labor intensive, the septic professionals at Custom Septic offer some advice for being proactive this season.
Drain field protection: Your drain field is located out in your yard, and to prevent it from freezing
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by Custom Septic, Inc. | Nov 30, 2021 | Septic Maintenance, Septic System Contractor
While the winter months are typically slow for septic system installations and residential pumping due to the limitation of digging in frozen ground, the amount of emergency work increases due to backups or frozen lines. Like all emergencies, these tend to happen during the holidays or as luck will have it, when weather is at its worst. Here at Custom Septic, we’ve learned the best way to prevent a problem is to plan ahead. Below, are some tips to help you with your septic system through the winter months in Minnesota.
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by Custom Septic, Inc. | Nov 26, 2017 | Septic Malfunction, Septic System Repair
Cold Weather Septic System Preparation Tips The holiday season is in full swing. Thanksgiving turkey, stuffing, pies and football are just a recent memory. If you haven’t already Prepared Your Septic System For Winter then its now time to get going. The winter months...