West Michigan Septic Sewer & Drain

We regularly use our sinks in washing dishes, kitchen wares, cleaning vegetables and other ingredients for cooking and a lot more. Also, tubs are usually being used for taking a bath to maintain proper hygiene, while the toilet handles proper waste disposal. We find it very inconvenient once our drains are clogged. When you ignore minor issues in your drains , it will get worse later on. In this article we will discuss the culprits that cause clogged drains. ·          Build-up of Hair One of the reasons of blocked drain is the build-up of hair. The hairs are collected inside the pipe and knit together to jam dirt, substance and grease to clog. The wastewater cannot flow smoothly in the pipes going into the main facility. You can prevent hair blockage by placing a trap tool to catch the hair preventing entrance into the drain system. ·          Soap Residue Soap can cause clogged d...

In every place we stay or go to like home, hotel, restaurant, fast food chain, offices, park and more, there is an available public utility service or comfort room (CR) to accommodate people waste disposal. As part of our daily life, we regularly use the toilet. Many people use the toilet for flushing things which should be disposed of elsewhere. Improper flushing of solid objects in the toilet causes clogging. There are cases that cell phones , children’s toys , paper and other objects are being flushed in toilets. It is a bad idea to get rid of solid item by simply dumping the item to the toilet, flush and it is gone. Every object you improperly flush in the toilet means expensive cost because once your wastewater facility is clogged you need an emergency service in order to resolve the issue. These are some of the items you daily use and must not be flushed in the toilet : ·          Feminine Hygiene Items Feminine items shou...

Thunderstorm season will soon begin from June 1 until November 30. Is your wastewater structure ready for the devastating disaster? Heavy rains will cause flooding, especially in low lying areas and may result major problems in your sewer system , and the city sewer facility . Storm drains and septic tanks manages huge amount of water, rainfall and the excess water. A septic system which is well-maintained and built with standard materials can withstand traumas cause by heavy rains and flooding. An inspection is necessary and should be done on a regular basis to ensure your septic system functions appropriately. The following visible symptoms your septic system malfunctions: ·          The sinks , toilet or bathtub drain slowly. ·          There is a foul odor coming out your pipes, sinks, shower and toilets. ·          Sewage spills are startin...