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We’ve been in the business a long time in the Gainesville area.  Since 1977, in fact, and over the years, we’ve fielded a lot of questions from our customers.  One of the more common ones we get is:  “will bleach hurt my Gainesville VA septic system?” It’s not hard to see why.  People use bleach,…

Over the years, we’ve had a lot of customers ask some really great questions about their septic systems.  One of the more common ones we get is:  “Will bleach hurt my Fairfax VA septic system?”  It’s a great question, and it’s not hard to see why it gets asked.  After all, bleach is brutally effective…

The question “will bleach hurt my Clifton VA septic system?” is one we get quite frequently from our customers, and it’s no great surprise why.  Everyone knows that bleach kills bacteria, and most people understand that their septic system requires bacteria in order to do its job and process waste. Fortunately, the good news is…

“Will bleach hurt my Centreville VA septic system?”  It’s a question we get a lot from our customers in the region.  It’s not hard to see why.  On the face of it, it seems like it would be devastating.  After all, your septic system needs bacteria in order to process waste, and bleach kills bacteria. …

Woodbridge VA grease pit cleaning is a lot like grease pit cleaning everywhere else.  It’s messy.  It’s hard.  It smells bad, and it’s absolutely essential to your restaurant’s survival.  Ideally, you’ll want to have your grease trap cleaned out about every 4-6 weeks.  Any less than that and you run the risk of having the…

A Haymarket VA septic system alarm can prevent a major spill of sewage from homes and businesses. The alarm itself is fairly simple, but it is important to understand the mechanics and the function. Knowledge of the alarm not only supports an owner in managing it but also to ask questions about using the alarm…

A functioning alarm is vital to keeping a septic system functional. In Gainesville VA, septic system alarms link to a float control switch and a sewer ejector pump. When the septic tank fills to a pre-determined level, the alarm sounds, letting the homeowner or building manager know the tank is nearing capacity and needs servicing.…

A commercial or residential septic system is a good alternative to linking into a public sewer network. In some areas, the geography or soil content makes it the only viable choice, regardless of the cost-efficiency. Property managers and homeowners enjoy more control over inspection, maintenance, and waste removal. They also have a built-in alarm to…

Septic systems are a viable and often cost-efficient option to using a network of sewer lines and conduits. They are a good choice for homes and businesses, providing more control over maintenance for owners and managers as well having a built-in alarm to alert when a tank truck should be called to remove wastewater or…