Author: AAA Wastewater
Costly Commercial Septic Mistakes
Business owners can find themselves paying a lot of money to fix their commercial septic system if they aren’t careful. Commercial septic systems are different from those used in residences, and they require some different types of septic maintenance. If you’re a business owner, here are some of the most costly mistakes you can make […]
The Incredible Way Septic Systems Work
Septic systems are common in rural areas, and understanding precisely how they work is a large part of knowing the best ways to care for and maintain them. Unlike commercial wastewater treatment plants, septic systems work on a much smaller scale. Rather than sewage flowing through city lines, it is instead deposited into a tank […]
How Often Should Grease Traps be Cleaned?
Grease traps are probably the most underrated pieces of equipment in commercial kitchens. Sure, the oven, range and countless other gadgets are where the culinary magic happens, but your grease trap is what helps dispose of waste properly, and without clogging up the entire system. They’re underrated, and people only tend to notice them when […]
How Long Do Septic Systems Last?
Every time we install a new septic system into a person’s home or business, we are always asked the same question: how long do septic systems last? The short answer is: septic systems tend to last anywhere from 15 to 40 years. It’s a large range, but that is because the average lifespan is entirely […]
How Often Should Residential Septic Systems Be Pumped?
For homeowners who also have a septic system on their property, the question of how often they should have their septic tank pumped and cleaned is one that comes up as soon as they discover their sewage isn’t flowing into a city pipeline. When it comes to septic tank pumping, timing is key. While there […]
How to Handle a Grease Trap Clog at Your Restaurant
Grease trap clogs are an ugly mess to deal with. In the worst case scenarios, they can even lead to necessary and often expensive grease trap repair. Thankfully, a properly cleaned and pumped grease trap can help to ensure that this situation rarely ever happens, but it’s never a guarantee. As a restaurant owner or […]
What Ohio Law Says About Commercial Grease Traps
If you own an Ohio restaurant or any other type of commercial institution that has a kitchen, you know the pains of keeping your grease traps clean and in good working order. While grease trap cleaning and maintenance is essential, did you also know that it is mandatory under Ohio law? Grease Trap Cleaning, According […]
Maintenance Tips for Septic Systems
Your septic tank and system are not delicate pieces of equipment, so they don’t have to be carefully watched over and maintained every second of the day, but like any other part of a home, they shouldn’t be neglected or mistreated. Septic maintenance is important to the health of your system and can even help […]