Archive for November, 2009
Keep Your Septic Tank in Good Condition
Keep Your Septic System in Good Condition
So, you survived the hectic summer season without any major disasters – with the exception of a couple of close calls – at least you made it through unscathed. It’s finally the fall season and soon it will be winter. Now is the perfect time to prevent unexpected mishaps such as septic problems.
Thankfully, there are several ways to prevent septic problems from happening. The following tips will help you avoid a problematic septic system:
• Make sure you keep the water runoff from your gutters and your home away from the septic drain field. A septic tank can’t function properly in a soggy drain field.
• Get in a habit of disposing your garbage in the garbage disposal the proper way. A disposal can multiply the amount of solids entering a septic tank.
• Avoid flushing diapers (including baby wipes), plastic wrappers, paper towels, sanitary napkins and facial tissues.
• Only select a quality garbage disposal that grinds food waste into tiny fragments. This makes it a lot easier for a septic system to digest.
• Never pour cooking grease down your sink. This will clog up and even damage a septic drain field. Grease can hinder a system from absorbing liquids properly.
Last but not least, make sure your septic tank is pumped by a qualified sewer septic service company at least every 3 to 5 years, especially if you have a family of five or more people.
Post provided by Sewer Septic Service Alpharetta GA
Water Filter vs. Bottled Water
Installing a Water Filter System vs. Drinking Bottled Water
One of the top items on most shopping lists is bottled water, especially during the hot summer season. It is important for us to drink plenty of water daily – people have swapped the 8 glasses of water per day rule with bottled water because of the convenience. In addition, many of us have ditched the soda and high-sugared fruit drinks with water. Unfortunately, drinking water from certain plastic bottles can be unhealthy.
Recent studies have shown that there are dangerous chemicals in certain types of plastic water bottles that contain bisphenol A and phthalates. These dangerous chemicals can seep into your water and actually cause weight gain and fatigue.
The sole purpose of drinking water is to cleanse your system and to help keep our weight down—drinking water containing toxins defeats the purpose of drinking healthy.
The good news, there are alternatives such as installing a water filter system in your home. There are three types of filtration: On-faucet Filtration, Countertop Filters Systems and Under Sink Filtration Systems.
On-faucet Filtration forces tap water through a thick carbon block that has holes that lock in harmful chemicals, odors and bacteria.
Countertop Filters Systems filters even tiny particles and can be used along with carbon to prevent bad odors.
Under Sink Filtration Systems offers a much higher flow capacity than your standard faucet filter and it is easy to attach.
If your family drinks several cases of bottled water each month, you may want to consider adding a water filter to your home. A new water filter will provide thousands of gallons of clean fresh water without the toxins that may exist in plastic bottles. Also, a new water filter will end up saving you quite a bit of money by eliminating the need for bottled water.
Post provided by Plumbers in Alpharetta Ga
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