<![CDATA[A-A Sanitation - Living Green Blog]]>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 20:19:56 -0400Weebly<![CDATA[Why Flushable Wipes Aren't Flushable]]>Tue, 04 Sep 2018 16:33:07 GMThttp://www.aasanitation.com/living-green-blog/why-flushable-wipes-arent-flushable
Have you ever used a flushable wipe? Flushable wipes are part of a 300 million dollar industry but aren’t in fact flushable. Wait, what? It’s labelled as flushable, so I should be able to put it down the toilet. Well actually, no, while toilet paper breaks down almost instantly in water, flushable wipes don’t. A lot of things can technically can go down the toilet, but flushable wipes jam pumps, block screens and clog equipment.

Save yourself some time and money on your septic tank by just using good ole’ toilet paper since it has been doing the trick successfully for years. Watch the above video on why flushable wipes aren’t flushable.
]]><![CDATA[How Often Do I Need to Pump My Septic Tank?]]>Sun, 11 Jun 2017 20:32:15 GMThttp://www.aasanitation.com/living-green-blog/how-often-do-i-need-to-pump-my-septic-tank
Pumping your septic tank
A common question we hear often, and the answer can vary for everyone, it all depends on a couple of factors.
​​Frequency of Pumping: 4 Major Factors
  1. Number of people in household: The more people the more you will need to pump. Generally, we like to say an average sized family will need to their septic system looked at every 3 years, and elderly couples every 5 years. If you have individuals in your household with long hair, we recommend that your filter is cleaned annually.
  2. Size of your septic tank
  3. The amount of wastewater generated
  4. The volume of solids in the wastewater
]]><![CDATA[How Do You Protect Your Septic System?]]>Sun, 11 Jun 2017 03:23:39 GMThttp://www.aasanitation.com/living-green-blog/how-do-you-protect-your-septic-system
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  1. Spread water use over time
  2. Pump and inspect every 3-5 years
  3. Plant grass and keep plant roots away from drain field
  4. Do not dispose of hazardous waste in septic system
]]><![CDATA[Why You Should Maintain Your Septic System?]]>Sun, 28 May 2017 12:25:08 GMThttp://www.aasanitation.com/living-green-blog/why-you-should-maintain-your-septic-system
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Regular maintenance gives you the best information on how your septic system is working by protecting your tile or filter bed from solids. But why is this important?
Save Money
Failing septic tanks can become costly to repair or replace and often poor maintenance is the reason. Ensuring your septic tank is inspected every 3 years ends up being a bargain in comparison to purchasing a new system. Your septic tank will need to be pumped every 3 to 5 years, please check out ​Frequency of Pumping: 4 Major Factors for determining when your septic tank needs to be pumped. An unusable septic tank or one that is in need of major repair will lower your property value.

Protect the Environment
A very important reason to safely treat sewage waste is to protect our water systems and reduce the spread of disease. Household pollutants in wastewater typically contain the following: phosphorous, nitrogen, and illness causing diseases and viruses. When a septic system is working correctly, these pollutants are removed. Improperly treated sewage can be the cause of groundwater contamination making both people and animals sick.
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Be a responsible homeowner and make sure your septic system is working properly.
]]><![CDATA[How to Care for Your Tile Bed (Drainfield)?]]>Mon, 22 May 2017 00:51:30 GMThttp://www.aasanitation.com/living-green-blog/how-to-care-for-your-tile-bed-drainfield
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Your tile bed (drainfield) is an important component of your septic system. As your sewage enters the septic tank the sewage level rises causing clear liquid (effluent) to flow into your tile bed. In the tile bed, the soil introduces oxygen to the wastewater and removes bacteria, viruses and nutrients.
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​Here are a few ways to maintain your tile bed (drainfield):
  • Roots from trees or nearby plants might damage your tile bed so only plant grass over or near your septic tank system.
  • It's best to not drive over or park on your septic system as it can compact the soil, and damage the pipes or tank.
  • Have eavestroughs, basement sump pumps or other drainage systems kept away from the tile bed. As excess water can slow down or stop treatment causing backups.
  • Don't build anything on top of your septic system such as pools, pavement, decks, ice rink, etc...
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