Wilson Services Blog: Septic System Resources – Page 6 of 7

Many homeowners don’t fully understand how their septic system works and only find out about repairs when selling their home. This realization can be scary (not to mention expensive!). We’re addressing some of those concerns by covering common questions we receive...

We receive the most calls for septic alarms, repairs, and failures during the spring, so we thought it would be a good time to explain why! Why your septic backs up in the spring…. With all the snow melting and rain coming down, the ground is pretty saturated already....

Installing and maintaining a septic system is a significant investment. To ensure a long service life for your system, we highly recommend adding an outlet baffle filter to your system. If your septic was installed prior to 2012, you probably don’t have one. The...

Microfibers and Septic Care: A New Wastewater Treatment Challenge Written By Sara Heger; published in Onsite Installer January 30, 2017 Issue; edited for our blog post New studies indicate that the fibers in our clothes could be poisoning our waterways and food chain...

Effluent Screen Troubleshooting By Sara Heger; published in Onsite Installer March 2017 Issue; edited for our blog post If a screen requires servicing more frequently than anticipated by design, either the effluent screen or the wastewater characteristics should be...

Have you ever asked yourself, “what is a baffle?” Septic tank baffles are an important part of your Sparta septic system, but a lot of homeowners aren’t aware of it. Read on to learn what septic tank baffles are, where they’re located and why you need them in your...

Need to find out where your septic tank may be in your yard, and have no idea how to find it? This time of year, when we have a few inches of snow on the ground, you may have a simple solution to locating your tank. But there’s no need to worry, it’s actually very...

You’ve made a small investment in a baffle filter- an excellent way for a homeowner to extend the life of their septic system. But what is a baffle filter, you may ask? Septic Tank Baffles To answer the question, “what is a baffle filter?”, you need to understand how...

Many homeowners believe that once a septic system has been installed, it will continue to work forever without any maintenance or repairs. Most septic systems, even with regularly scheduled maintenance, have a lifespan of 10 to 30 years. All homeowners should budget...

Common repairs to septic systems: Jetting a clogged line or laterals Repairing or Replacing a Distribution Box Baffle Replacements Line repairs or replacements Effluent Filters Installation of a Riser for Easier Servicing Replacement Lids Diagnostic services Useful...