"Don't flush kitty litter," and more quick-but-essential expert tips for keeping keep your septic system running well—and saving your home from disaster.

If you’re planning to build in a rural area or somewhere without access to a central sewer system, installing a septic tank is likely on your to-do list. Concrete septic tanks are a popular and ...

They allow septic system professionals easy access (with minimal disruption to the yard) when they need to inspect or pump the tank. Not all systems have access risers; those that do, most often ...

The pumps also need more maintenance than a gravity-based system, and will require more frequent (usually yearly) inspections from your septic tank pumping company. Eventually, the bacteria in the ...

That’s why vacuum truck pump outs every couple of years or so are necessary. In a holding tank system, the waste remains in the septic tank until it’s full. Then it needs to be pumped out by a ...

When it comes to taking care of your septic system, preventative maintenance is key. Luckily, Sim Sanitation has been caring for Tehachapi's septic systems since 2007 and is dedicated to educating the ...