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Watch Hydro Jetting in Action!

Your distribution box is a component of your septic system used to spread waste water evenly throughout your leachfield. While solid wastes should never enter your leachfield or distribution box, tree root infiltration and poor septic tank maintenance can encourage clogging.

If clogging occurs in your septic system, the best treatment is low pressure hydro jetting, which uses pressurized water to force clogs through the septic system lines and improves the flow of water. This video demonstrates what hydro jetting looks like in a clogged distribution box.

Do you have a septic system clog? Contact A-1 Septic Tank Service to learn about our septic system cleaning, maintenance, and pumping services throughout the Bay Area. Reach us at (888) 478-0730.

The Hidden Danger Trees Can Present to Your Septic System

If you’re looking for a way to enhance the look of your home’s landscaping, plants and trees are definitely part of the equation. But if you have a septic system, it’s important to be careful where you plant. Trees and bushes can cause a number of problems in your septic system that can impact its operation, as well as compromise the health and safety of your family and property. Here’s a look at why caution is necessary when planting trees around your septic system.

Tree roots are very hearty and strong, and they are always in search of water and nutrients used to help it survive. While ensuring the health of your trees is important, this may spell disaster for your septic tank system. Plants and trees are very sensitive to changes in moisture and nutrient composition within the soil. Because your septic system introduces both of these elements into the soil, your tree roots are likely to damage them in their quest to secure sustenance.

Your leachfield is particularly susceptible to damage because it releases water and nutrients directly into the soil. When waste water leaves your leach field, it flows straight below ground into soil and sand. This waste water contains a wide variety of vitamins and minerals, the same ones that the anaerobic bacteria produce when breaking down solid waste in your septic tank. The presence of these nutrients attracts plant roots towards your leachfield. This may cause your plant roots to infiltrate your septic system plumbing, causing severe clogging, broken pipes, and a slew of other problems.

Preventing root infiltration of your septic system requires the help of a qualified septic tank maintenance service. A-1 Septic Tank Service in Hayward can help you prevent root infiltration of your septic system by remediating tree roots or advising you on where to place new trees and plants. For help keeping your septic system working smoothly, contact A-1 Septic Tank Service today at (888) 478-0730.

Products and Services of A-1 Septic Tank Services

Are you looking to keep your home free of septic system odors? Here are five links to informative sites from around the Web about septic tank design and odor control. For more information on septic services for your home, contact A-1 Septic Tank Service by calling (888) 478-0730.

• Activated charcoal is commonly used in filters of all kinds. Find out why in this article from How Stuff Works.

• This page from the Onsite Wastewater Demonstration Project offers an overview of the design and maintenance of septic systems.

• Not sure what type of septic system you need? Find out on this page from the University of Nebraska Lincoln.

• For information about charcoal’s odor-blogging characteristics, check out this article from Apartment Therapy.

• Visit Inspectapedia to learn more about common causes of sewer gases in the home.

Septic System Products that Keep Your Home Odor Free

A properly designed septic system should rarely release any odors into the surrounding areas. However, older septic systems or systems with improper venting may consistently release odors in and around your home, which can make living with your septic system both uncomfortable and unpleasant. Fortunately, A-1 Septic Tank Service carries a range of different septic tank odor-blocking filters that would be perfect for your home septic system. Here is a closer look at three filters that can keep your home smelling fresh and clean.

Poly-Air Activated Carbon Vent Cover

The first odor-fighting filter is the Poly-Air Activated Carbon Vent Cover from Polylok. This vent is very easy to use and relies on natural carbon pellets to filter out any septic odors. Simply fill the vent cover up with carbon pellets, and then slip it over your venting pipes. The only maintenance necessary to keep your home free of unpleasant odors is occasional carbon replacement and refilling.

Charcoal Filtration Device

Charcoal is known for being a highly effective odor-eliminating material, so it’s natural that you would find it in these odor filtration systems. A-1 Septic Tank Service carries vent camps with built-in charcoal filters that will leave your home and your yard smelling fresh and clean in an all-natural way without the use of harmful chemicals.

Activated Carbon Vented Covers

For homeowners who are looking for an odor eliminator for larger vents, check out Polylok’s activated carbon-vented covers. These slim, discrete vent covers are provide you with the same level of protection as the full sized Poly-Air Activated Carbon Vent Cover. These covers are perfect for riser stacks or corrugated pipe ranging from 18 to 24 inches.

To learn more about how to manage odors from your septic system and tank, contact A-1 Septic Tank Service at (888) 478-0730. We have been serving the entire San Francisco area with the finest septic services available for more than half a century.

Household Tips for Septic System Owners

Although septic systems can work just as well as municipal sewer systems, they require a bit more caution when it comes to water and plumbing use. Knowing how to properly dispose of waste and what type of household chemicals to use can help you improve the health of your septic system and ensure long-lasting, reliable service.

This video will show you what basic home plumbing use is like with a septic system. You’ll learn about what changes you can make to your daily routine to minimize water waste, extend time between plumbing, and ensure that your tank is breaking down wastes properly.

For expert septic system services, contact A-1 Septic Tank Service at (888) 478-0730. We provide our residential, commercial, and restaurant customers with professional septic and grease trap services.