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Pros and Cons of Owning a Home with a Septic System in Boise, ID

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One thing about the Boise, Idaho area is that we see a lot of turnover in homeownership, especially in recent years! The Treasure Valley is a wonderful place to live, and we love to see so many people appreciating the beauty of the Gem State. One aspect that a lot of newer homeowners may not have experienced before is purchasing and owning a home that runs on a septic system rather than on a city sewer system. This is more common in rural areas, including a decent part of Idaho. At ASAP Septic , we use our years of experience and our expert knowledge to serve our friends and neighbors with all things related to septic systems.  One service we offer is the real estate septic inspection . We recommend that everyone considering purchasing a home with a septic system utilize this service; improperly maintained septic tanks can cause expensive issues and can even pose a serious health hazard because of the biohazardous waste involved. Ensuring that the septic system for your home-to-be is i

Tips and Tricks for a Healthy Septic System in Boise, ID

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As with many things, “Prevention is Key,” is an excellent catchphrase, and it’s no different when it comes to septic system issues. A little bit of regular maintenance and being proactive can save you from costly problems and subsequent repairs. Although septic systems are set up to work well with little to no intervention, they rely on anaerobic bacteria to break down wastes to be most efficient, and maintaining an environment where these helper bacteria can thrive is critical to the health and efficiency of your septic system.  How Does a Septic System Work? Septic systems are designed to treat and recycle wastewater, letting the effluent--water that runs off--seep back into the ground to reenter the water cycle. In short, the journey that wastewater takes from the moment a toilet flushes or water otherwise goes down the drain is this:  Smaller pipes lead to the main drain line. From sewage to shower water to the washing machine, sinks to the dishwasher and any other drain, all was