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Three Common Myths About Septic Systems in Boise, ID

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There are many people who don’t know too much about septic systems. That’s okay! In fact, it’s perfectly normal. That’s why our team of experts at ASAP Septic are eager and ready to share our expertise. Although septic systems keep things running smoothly in our society, they’re not exactly a hot topic of conversation, and there is some misinformation out there that can leave a homeowner new to septic systems scratching their head. Today, we’ll be discussing--and dispelling--three common myths about septic systems. We hope that as we debunk these myths together, that we’ll be able to educate the public and serve our friends and neighbors in southeast Idaho through the expertise we have gained through decades in business.  Myth One: Septic Systems Need Additives For some reason, there is a circulating myth that homeowners need to add products like enzymes or bacteria to their septic tank to help it function properly. Let’s face it, septic tanks are unpleasant to think about, and the la

Summer with a Septic System in Boise, ID

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Now that the weather is finally warming up here in Boise, ID, it’s time to start turning our thoughts to summer! With the way that the housing market has been here in Idaho, we know that many of our clients are navigating a lot of new things they’ve never experienced before, including living in a home with a septic system. As septic experts , at ASAP Septic , we are passionate about helping our clients keep things running smoothly in their homes. Today, we’ll be discussing some tips and tricks to keep your septic system running smoothly all summer long.  Higher temperatures and increased water usage during the hottest time of year can increase the amount of strain on your septic system; therefore, it’s important to keep in mind how your summer activities might affect your septic system. A few things you can do to give your system a break are:  Water conservation: With the droughts we experience here in Idaho from time to time, it’s important to be mindful of your water usage anyway, b