Make Sure the Septic Tank is Safe and Sound

Concrete deterioration, abandoned cesspools and homeowner DIY repairs are serious issues for septic system professionals to track and discuss with customers.
Make Sure the Septic Tank is Safe and Sound
Jim Anderson, Ph.D., is an emeritus professor at the University of Minnesota Department of Soil, Water and Climate and recipient of the pumping industry’s Ralph Macchio Lifetime Achievement Award. Email Jim questions about septic system maintenance and operation at editor@pumper.com.

I n the past few months, there have been articles and news reports from various parts of the country about homeowners falling into septic tanks. Fortunately, the most recent ones I have seen resulted in the homeowners being rescued and with no real harm done other than the...

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