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Thought Provoker - It works morning, noon and in the dark of night

There's something buried in your backyard....Whoa! In my Backyard?

It is out there---constantly Working. Working when you are at work, Working when you are eating dinner and still Working even when you are sleep. Working in the dark of night and in the light of day. Working and working with never a rest.

Your septic system

It may be the most overlooked and undervalued utility in your home. But and with a BIG BUT with proper care your septic system can continue to work for you for at least 25 to 30 years.

If you are like most homeowners you probably never give your septic system a second thought. Again a BIG BUT you do need to think about what happens when waste goes down your drain. You depend on your system to treat and dispose of your household wastewater.

Proper operation and maintenance of your septic system is your responsibility, yes you Mr. & Mrs. Homeowner. Preventing groundwater polution from a failing system is priority to every community and every homeowner. Contamination of the groundwater source can lead to the polution of local wells, streams, lakes and ponds. Contamination can cause serious health risks for the entire community.

What to look for if you think you have a problem with your system. Symptoms such as pungent odors and soggy lawns is a sign of a problem. It is time to have a professional inspector check out the system. They will probably recommend you first have the system pumped and have the system further evaluated. Pumping may solve the problem; if not, the system may have to be repaired or even replaced.

To find a septic pumper look under Septic Pumping in your phone book or call your county office for a list of certified pumpers. A truck like this will pump the waste and deliver it to a hazardous waste site for disposal.

www.allyoursepticneeds.com

We will discuss proper maintenance in my next Though Provoker. Stay Tuned!

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Moving to Comal or Bexar county? Building a new home in Kendall county and looking for a Real Estate Inspector at Canyon Lake, TX? Call Carl Winters with Complete Inspection Service (since 1994), license #3630 by TAREI & TRCC Registered for New Home Phase Inspections and certified for all types septic inspections. Number for Bexar county 210-494-2257 or 830-899-2441 or 800-258-6888.

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Blog - March 1, 2009 (Localism) Canyon Lake, TX

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Posted by Carl & Ceil Winters Texas Hill Country Home Inspector on 03/01/2009 09:10 PM

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7 Comments on Thought Provoker - It works morning, noon and in the dark of night

MAR

Carl, We do not have many septic systems here in our area, but there are some "county" areas that have now been annexed with no municipal sewer system. I remind them to have the system professionally check as part of the home buying process. It is amazing how many I have found that have failed...

Your building consultant for life in the Fairview, TN area....

Thanks Michael for stopping. We have always been on a septic system; therefore I realize the importance of proper maintenance. My next blog on this subject should be helpful to some folks pertaining to maintenance. My youngest son is an installer and pumper and when someone has a problem with the system that is usually who they call. Proper maintenance can pevent many problems even though the life of the septic system will end and have to be pumped or replaced depending on the situation. Many are still on the conventional system in the older areas but newer areas many are on aerobic. Thanks for stoppig.

Have a good week.

Howdy there Carl and Ceil

A lot of the home in my area, have septic systems. Have came along many two and three compartment siphon tank's.

Looken forward to your next post, about proper maintenance.

Home Inspector

Hey Dale - I just finished Pt-2, tried to make it simple and easy to read. A few things folks can do to avoid failed system.

How's the weather up your way?

MAR

Howdy there Carl and Ceil

I forgot to come back to this fine post last night. But did find part 2, to it. Had to leave a comment for ya on it. Even though I had made all ten of comments already. Did No.2 of the Cowboy Code post's tonight. Your really going to like No. 1 when I get it posted.

Home Inspector

MAR

I also work morning, noon, and in the dark of night, but I'm not buried in your back yard. I'm sure there are some people who wish I was buried in the back yard -- LOL.

Hey Russell - I see you are making the rounds reading my blogs today. Do you do many septic inspections in your area?

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