Septic Information
DID YOU KNOW?
Approximately 1 in 5 homes in the U.S. have a septic system. The average lifespan of a septic system is
15 to 40 years.
It can last longer though, if properly maintained and pumped regularly,
every 3 to 5 years.
BLOGS:
- Buying a New Home: How to Find the Septic Tank (posted: 3-7-23)
- Landscaping Tips with a Septic System: The Do's & Don'ts (posted: 4-17-24)
- How a Septic System Works (posted: 8-15-24)
- The Importance of Maintaining Your Septic System (posted: 8-29-24)
- Septic Tips for A Seasonal Property (posted: 9-26-24)
- Septic System Safety Tips: Guidelines to Follow (posted: 10-16-24)
INDUSTRY RESOURCES:
- Genesee County Health Department
- Michigan State University Extension
- Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, & Energy (EGLE)
- Michigan Saves (septic replacement loan program)
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
- Homeowner's Guide
- Be SepticSmart
- Do's and Don'ts of Your Septic System
- Top 10 Ways to be a Good Septic System Owner
- Quick Tip Videos
- Think at the Sink
- Don't Overload the Commodee
- Don't Strain Your Drain
- Shield Your Field
- Keep it Clean
- Protect it and Inspect It
- Pump Your Tank
- National Onsite Wastewater Recycling Association (NOWRA)
- User's Guide
