Septic Service in Boise

Summertime. Many Americans experience nostalgia as they think of their childhood summers, from playing in the sprinklers to swimming to exploring the nearby woods. Between kids coming home in clothes that need an immediate washing to visitors in your home, this season of relaxation and fun has your septic system working overtime. And, here in Boise, Idaho, summer is when we experience the most rain! Your residential  or commercial septic system  is under a lot of excess stress from all of these factors. Some simple maintenance tips can help prevent a septic disaster that could lead to needing a septic system repair , and we'd like to share our best tips and tricks with you today.  Conserve water. This may be a no-brainer, especially during a year when we all expected a drought, but conserving water is extremely important. A septic tank can only hold so much water at one time, and can overflow or backup into your home if it's not given time to drain. Repairing or replacing...

The lift station is the workhorse of a sewage system: without them, most sewage systems would backup and fail, causing catastrophic health and sanitation hazards. But, your average American doesn't know what a lift station is, much less the role it plays in maintaining sanitation and health in the United States.  What is a Lift Station?  In short, a lift station is a system that moves wastewater or sewage from a low elevation to a higher elevation. In layman's terms, it's the thing that allows us to transport sewage from our homes and businesses to a wastewater treatment plant. It's an underground mechanical system that's connected to the sewer network.  Lift stations are composed of a wastewater receiving well, motors, a power supply system, submersible pumps, pipes and valves, an odor control system, and a control and alarm system. They are typically located underground because of the potential health risks, as sewage contains bacteria and other biological hazards...