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If you have an aerobic septic system, sooner or later you are probably going to hear the alarm go off. The first thing to know is that an alarm does not automatically mean your septic system is going to backup. It means the system has detected something that needs attention. Sometimes that is...
If you are building a home or replacing a septic system in Oklahoma, you may be trying to figure out the difference between an aerobic and conventional septic system. You may also hear a conventional septic system called an anaerobic septic system. Technically, anaerobic describes the type of...
If you’ve been searching for septic tank cleaning or septic tank pumping, here’s the short answer: there isn’t a real difference. Both terms describe the same service, and Oklahoma law doesn’t care which word is on your invoice. What matters is whether the tank actually got...
If you’re searching for a septic company near Edmond, OK, you’re probably not doing it because you suddenly developed an interest in wastewater. Something isn’t working. Your alarm is going off. The toilets are slow. There’s water where there shouldn’t be water. You need the tank pumped. Or maybe...
If there is one thing Oklahoma has plenty of, it is red dirt. It gets on your boots, your truck, your equipment and pretty much anything else it comes in contact with. We deal with Oklahoma red dirt every day, but when it comes to septic systems, the dirt is a lot more important than...
If you’re planning a commercial project, your wastewater system isn’t something you want to think about after the building plans are finished. The last thing you want is, the parking lot to be laid out, and then realize the property can’t support the proposed septic system. At that...
Waiting to pump your septic tank is how small, preventable issues turn into expensive problems. Stay ahead of failures, protect your home, and keep everything running the way it should with routine maintenance...
Septic pumping is one of those things homeowners know they should do, but most are not sure when, how often, or what actually happens during the service. That confusion usually leads to one of two problems. Either the tank gets pumped way more often than necessary, or it gets ignored until there is...
What Homeowners Actually Need to Know If you live in Edmond and your home has an aerobic septic system, there are some local rules that apply to you. These are not just DEQ rules. The City of Edmond has its own ordinance that adds ongoing maintenance requirements to aerobic systems. Here is the...
Winter storms can cause hidden plumbing leaks and septic issues. Learn what to watch for after the thaw and when to schedule an inspection or pumping...
Oklahoma winters don’t usually bring the kind of deep freezes that shut septic systems down for weeks, but when we do get a cold snap, things can go sideways fast — especially for aerobic systems. With temps dropping and freezes lasting longer than normal, it’s smart to give your system a little...
If you’re building a home in rural Oklahoma or considering buying land outside of city limits, you’ve probably heard the term “perc test.” But what exactly is a perc test, and do you actually need one here in Oklahoma? Let’s break it down. What is a Perc Test? “Perc...
