Getting to the Root of it: Tree Roots and Septic Systems
A common question that we receive on the tech line at Infiltrator Water Technologies in the fall is, “Do I have to worry about tree roots interfering with my septic system?”
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Infiltrator Expands Partnership with Habitat for Humanity into Canada
In Ontario, over 15% of families with limited family-based income are in need of safe, affordable, and healthy housing. By partnering with Habitat for Humanity, in local communities, they are able to carry out their mission of bringing people together to build homes, communities, and hope and further Habitat’s vision of a world where everyone has a decent place to live.
The Truth About Biomat
Biomat has often been referred to as a “progressive failure” of the drainfield, but it is quite the opposite. Biomat is part of the drainfield’s maturing process and plays a crucial role in its ability to evenly distribute and properly treat effluent.
What is Biomat?
One of the most critical parts of an onsite wastewater treatment system is the development of a healthy biomat, yet biomat is not something that can be purchased from a distributor. So, what exactly is the biomat and how does it form in a drainfield?
Six Safety Tips for Septic Tank Lids
The septic tank lid provides a very important layer of security and protection to a septic system. In addition to being a safety mechanism the septic tank lid can prevent problems from occurring in your septic system.