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Top Signs of Septic System Problems

Early signs of septic system problems include slow drains, which may indicate a blockage. Limit water usage and seek professional drain cleaning to prevent further issues.  Unpleasant odors around your septic tank system signal potential problems. Schedule a septic tank inspection and check for plumbing leaks to address the issue.  Soggy areas in your yard, [...]

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How a Septic Tank System Works

A septic system's components include a septic tank and a drain field, working together to treat and dispose of household wastewater effectively. Anaerobic bacteria in the septic tank and aerobic bacteria in the drain field break down waste, ensuring the system functions properly and safely.  To avoid costly repairs, maintain your septic system with [...]

By |2024-11-04T14:51:14-05:00August 5th, 2024|Mathis & Sons Septic Blog, Orlando, FL|Comments Off on How a Septic Tank System Works

Who Ya Gonna Call? Plumber vs. Septic Contractor

With some problems, it’s obvious who to call for help. With a broken car, you call a mechanic. Broken tooth, you call a dentist. Broken heart, you call Ben and Jerry’s. Sometimes though, it’s not that obvious. When you have a problem with something with your septic tank or pipes, who ya gonna call? A [...]

By |2014-05-22T00:18:08-05:00July 24th, 2014|Mathis & Sons Septic Blog, Orlando, FL|1 Comment

“Green” Septic Tank Cleaning System

Septic cleaning is necessary and important to keep your septic system flowing nicely. Drain field rejuvenation and mainline replacement can be very costly fixes to a septic system failure. Septic cleaning should be something you consider doing frequently, and it’s possible to do it “green.” Doing so is not only good for the environment, but [...]

Be Nice to Your Septic Tank, and Your Septic Tank Will Be Nice to You

Septic tanks are relatively low-maintenance. There is not the constant worry of changing or updating the system or the need for continual cleaning, though a yearly inspection is a good idea. However low-maintenance septic systems may be, it is a good idea to monitor what goes into your system, and to be aware of how [...]

Getting Rid of the Septage, Sludge & Scum from Your Septic Tank

Septic systems are usually pretty reliable. When something does go wrong, often there is just a blockage that is causing the problem. When water enters your septic tank, it is mixed with everything else icky that goes with it. All of this wastewater mixed together is called septage. Once inside the tank, the more solid [...]

Up Close and Personal with Your Septic Tank

About 1/3 of Americans use a septic system to treat the waste leaving their homes. This is the system of choice in rural areas where a sewer system would be too expensive to install, as the homes are spread too far apart. If your home in Orlando, Florida, has a septic tank, do you know [...]

Septic Pumping: Get it Done Before it “Hits the Fan”

There’s nothing worse than having your toilet overflow and not being able to shut off the water and find a plunger fast enough... Except maybe having your septic tank overflow and having to pay thousands for the damage it caused. As with most things, a little extra attention to detail and regular and consistent maintenance [...]

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