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Should You Use Additives in Your Septic Tank?

by Shannon Pepper | Aug 16, 2023 | Decentralized Wastewater Systems

To use septic tank additives, or not? That’s the million dollar question. Research shows that septic tank additives can cause damage to your septic tank. Learn from Dr. Jason Barrett with MSU Extension why additives should be avoided. To learn more about how to...

The Future of Septic Systems in Rural Coastal Areas: Considering the Options

by Shannon Pepper | Jul 13, 2023 | Decentralized Wastewater Systems, Risk and Resiliency to Climate Hazards

Decentralized or “on-site” wastewater treatment systems, commonly referred to as septic systems, are a common method of treating wastewater in rural areas that do not have access to centralized sewer service. These systems treat wastewater for a single property or a...

Planning for Septic Tank Removal: Jekyll Island, Georgia

by Shannon Pepper | Jun 1, 2023 | Decentralized Wastewater Systems, Wastewater

Failed Septic Tanks: A Growing Water Quality Concern Septic tank failure is a growing yet frequently underreported problem in the United States. A 2020 Water & Wastewater Equipment Manufacturers Association (WWMEA) report estimates that nearly half of the nation’s...

Septic Tank Odors

by Shannon Pepper | May 19, 2023 | Decentralized Wastewater Systems

Do you know how to recognize septic tank odors? This quick video explains the two places where septic odors may occur.

Small Wastewater Systems: Decentralized Systems

by Shannon Pepper | Apr 21, 2023 | Decentralized Wastewater Systems, Wastewater

This podcast compares centralized and decentralized wastewater systems and describes the advantages and disadvantages of each system type.

Struggling with Septic: North Carolina Towns take a Proactive Approach to Support Property Owners on Decentralized Systems

by Shannon Pepper | Feb 14, 2023 | Decentralized Wastewater Systems

What Is a Septic System? When you flush the toilet, take a shower, or do the dishes, water is being used to wash away waste, but where does this water go? Many municipalities offer a sanitary sewer utility that has a centralized wastewater treatment plant, but...
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