by Robert Swedeen | Jun 15, 2023 | Septic Care, Septic System Maintenance
The gradual onset of spring means that homeowners with septic systems should start thinking about scheduling a time for a septic system check. Your septic system may be working just fine, but it never hurts to have an expert septic system company, such as Dan’s Plumbing & Septic, to confirm that. Many homeowners with septic systems do a good job of ensuring the long-term health of their systems, but even the most vigilant of homeowners can let too much time go by and risk the long term health of their systems. If you do not know the last time your septic system was looked at…it has been to long!
by Robert Swedeen | Jun 8, 2023 | Septic Care, Septic Pumping, Septic System Maintenance
As the temperatures warm up, it is a great time to think about areas around the outside of your home that need some attention. If your home relies on a septic system, routine care is important to keep your system working properly and preventing a major problem from occurring. Dan’s Plumbing & Septic has been helping homeowners in the Minnesota area with septic system issues for more than fifty years. We bring professional service, knowledge and expertise to our work and can assess and repair septic system issues that may be complicated and cause problems for other local septic system companies. Here are a few tips that we like to share with our clients to help take care of your septic system.
by Robert Swedeen | Apr 7, 2023 | Septic Care, Septic Pumping, Septic System Maintenance
As the days lengthen and temperatures rise, spring cleaning may be on top of your mind. To stay organized and on track with tasks ahead of time, it’s wise to plan for them in advance – including septic maintenance! However, don’t start too soon as colder weather can have an adverse effect on septic systems in different ways than warmer ones do. Where should you begin this spring to ensure your septic maintenance is on track?
by Robert Swedeen | Sep 23, 2022 | Septic System Maintenance
Modern living has many conveniences, but no convenience is perfect or without limitations. Homeowners who are connected to their city or municipal sewer system may enjoy the freedom from responsibility when something goes wrong with the local sewer system. When something goes wrong with that system, it could take the local authorities longer to resolve the issue than a private service
by Robert Swedeen | Sep 9, 2022 | Septic System Maintenance
It’s estimated that more than 15 million households in the United States rely on private wells for drinking water. Minnesota accounts for 1.2 million of those (about 1 in every 5 households). If you own a water well and a septic system, it’s crucial that your drinking water isn’t contaminated. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) doesn’t regulate or provide standards for individual wells, but it does offer a variety of educational resources. Ultimately, private owners are responsible for the safety of their water. Learn how to protect your well from septic system contamination, safeguarding your household from harmful substances in the drinking water.
Many rural homes have a private well rather than water that’s supplied and treated by a municipality
by Robert Swedeen | Aug 27, 2022 | Septic Care, Septic System Maintenance
A septic tank system is an efficient way to dispose of waste in the home. Many people expect septic tanks to effectively perform all the time, even though they are buried beneath the earth and out of sight. Several things might impair the septic tank system’s function throughout the summer. Improper usage of the septic tank system is a common cause of septic tank problems. Many people are unaware of the need for routine care and maintenance. Here are five things to think about if you want to keep your septic system in good shape in summer:
If not properly managed, a septic tank can create solid waste over time. Septic tank odor is caused by waste in the form of sludge reaching the exit and flowing into the drain field. The foul scent originating