Start Pumping

Tuesday, August 7, 2007

Both Owen and Clay counties, being rural areas, have a high percentage of homes with septic systems rather than public sanitary sewer systems. In Indiana, more than one-third of all homes are on septic systems also known as private onsite waste disposal systems. If a truck must drive into the yard to pump a septic tank, dry periods during late summer or fall or frozen ground during the winter minimizes yard damage. Most people don't really want to think about the home septic system as it is really not a pleasant nor a favorite home responsibility to consider. There are also many false beliefs and misconceptions regarding septic systems. For instance some believe that septic tanks should never need pumped out if the system is working properly thereby maintaining an adequate level of bacteria. This is not true. In fact the bacterial and chemical additives that are available for purchase may hinder septic systems.

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