Illustration of how a septic tank works, showing wastewater flow, solids settling, and liquid effluent treatment for a septic system.
August 6

How Does a Septic Tank Work? A Homeowner’s Guide

How Does a Septic Tank Work? If you own a home with a septic system, you may know it’s important—but not exactly how it does… View Article

Water running down a household drain, illustrating what does and does not belong in a septic system, including septic-safe toilet paper
July 14

Septic-Safe Toilet Paper: What to Buy and What to Avoid

Septic-Safe Toilet Paper: What to Buy and What to Avoid Toilet paper is the only product most households deliberately flush into a septic system every… View Article

Green septic tank lids and risers installed at ground level over a concrete septic tank, making the access points easy to find
June 16

How to Find Your Septic Tank Lid (and Why Risers Make It Easier)

How to Find Your Septic Tank Lid (and Why Risers Make It Easier) Sooner or later every septic owner needs to find the lid —… View Article

LilyPad Septic pump truck and technician running a hose during a septic tank pumping job in central Kansas
May 12

How Much Does Septic Tank Pumping Cost?

How Much Does Septic Tank Pumping Cost? Septic tank pumping is the least expensive thing you will ever do for your septic system, and skipping… View Article

Septic drain field lateral lines in an open trench during installation in central Kansas, illustrating how a drain field is built and how it fails
April 21

Signs of a Failing Septic Drain Field (and What Replacement Costs)

Signs of a Failing Septic Drain Field (and What Replacement Costs) Your septic tank gets all the attention, but the drain field is where most… View Article

A septic tank being pumped in Salina, KS
April 1

Signs Your Septic Tank Baffles Need Replacement

Septic tank baffles play a quiet but essential role in protecting your entire septic system. These components guide wastewater through the tank and prevent solids… View Article

Septic Installation in Salina, KS
March 3

The Perc Test Explained: Why Soil Composition Dictates Your New Septic System Design

If you plan to install a new septic system, you must start with a percolation test, also known as a perc test. Soil conditions determine… View Article

Installation of a septic system in Salina
February 1

Tips for Choosing the Best Septic Tank Material for Your Home

Fiberglass, plastic, and concrete are the three most common septic tank materials, each with its own advantages and disadvantages. Choosing the right one for your… View Article

Young woman and two children relaxing under a blanket
January 14

Thawing a Frozen Septic Line: What Works, What Damages Pipes, and What to Do Next

A frozen septic line can feel like it came out of nowhere. One day everything drains fine, and the next day you have slow sinks,… View Article

Septic tank underground waste treatment system
December 1

Septic Lateral Field Life Expectancy

Homes in Salina, KS, often use a septic system for the disposal of waste. A septic lateral drain field disperses waste from the tank into… View Article