Posts

Showing posts from May, 2022

Three Advantages to a Home with a Septic System in Boise, ID

Image
As we all know, the housing market in Boise, Idaho is the hottest we've ever seen it. Many families are searching for any house they can get in their price range, and although a home with a septic system may have been intimidating before, more and more people are willing to take on the challenge. Many people don' know too much about septic systems; today, we'd like to share three of the advantages of living in a home with a septic system.  1) Cost Effective Even including fees associated with  septic tank installation  and maintenance, septic systems come out to be more cost-effective than being hooked up to municipal water. A properly maintained septic tank can last for up 25-50 years, so depending on how long you live in your home, you may not need to deal with the  excavation  and replacement of a septic tank. Additionally, homeowners with septic systems don't need to pay the property taxes and fees associated with municipal water, which means even more savings.  2)

How Do Septic Systems Work?

Image
ASAP Septic is an industry leader here in Boise, Idaho. We take our job very seriously and make it a top priority to provide high-quality service so we can keep your septic system running smoothly. Today, we'll be sharing the basics behind how a septic system works.  The General Idea Most people know the basic idea behind septic systems: a home or business with a septic system isn't hooked up to municipal water, which means that wastewater from sinks, showers, dishwashers, washing machines, and toilets isn't carried away to a wastewater treatment plant. Instead, the wastewater is flushed into a septic tank, where waste is stored.  This is all accurate, but there's a little more to the story. First, let's talk about the difference pieces and parts of a septic system.  The Equipment Although not all septic systems are the same, here are some basic parts that most septic systems will have:  Inlet: the main drain line that wastewater from the house passes through to rea