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Winter Tips For Your Sewer and Septic Tank to Prevent Damage

Your sewer system gets damaged when the sewer line gets congested or clogged. As part of the  regular wear and tear of the sewer, it experiences back-ups due to the improper disposal of garbage.  Aside from that, the sewer line may clog due to the tree root grasps to the pipelines that result to break  the pipelines.  As a matter of fact, the most common problem of sewer line congestion is the pipeline breakage. At  this time, the old pipelines collapse because of the pipeline pressure that could hardly withstand the  old piping line. Apart from that, people usually utilize to the process of snaking by inserting a long steel  cable to the pipelines or drains to clear the blockages but this strategy may not always work efficiently,  especially when the location of the clogged pipeline is at the farthest point.  A septic or sewer pipeline is connected to the septic tank system. The system is a simple underground chamber made up...

Common Septic Problems and Their Solutions During Winter

Do you have problems with your septic tank during the winter? The coldness, snow and holiday guests  garbage create stresses in your septic system that can cause heavy damage. It is best to know  possible issues, how to detect them and prevent them from happening.  Here are the common septic problems during winter: 1. Frozen Septic System Pipes and Components Your septic system or its components could freeze when snow or frost goes around it. When this  happens, the natural bacteria are unable to break waste materials. The septic system could be clogged  up and may cause system overload.  To prevent this, keep your system and its parts warm by putting an insulator, leaves, straw, dirt, cover  or blanket. You may consider planting vegetation around it. Using your system daily will keep the water  running and prevent freezing.   2. Non-functioning Pipes If the pipes have leaks and clogs, the water could freeze, accum...