Make It Clear: Why You Can't Just Flush and Forget

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Lots of things come with do's and don'ts: appliances, computers, cars ... even clothes. Your wastewater system is no different. By following the manufacturer's recommendations and some common-sense guidelines, you can be confident that your wastewater system will operate with little-to-no hassle for many years. In this episode of our Do's and Don'ts series, we talk about what you should and shouldn't do if you have a control panel or alarm as part of your septic system (not every system does). Listen in to our practical advice that takes the mystery out of understanding your control panel. 

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Lots of things come with do's and don'ts: appliances, computers, cars ... even clothes. Your wastewater system is no different. By following the manufacturer's recommendations and some common-sense guidelines, you can be confident that your wastewater system will operate with little-to-no hassle for many years. In this episode of our Do's and Don'ts series, we talk about what homeowners should be aware of on the outside of their home to ensure their on-site system continues to work properly. 

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Lots of things come with do's and don'ts: appliances, computers, cars ... even clothes. Your wastewater system is no different. By following the manufacturer's recommendations and some common-sense guidelines, you can be confident that your wastewater system will operate with little-to-no hassle for many years. In this episode of our Do's and Don'ts series, we talk about the simple things you can do inside your home that will keep your septic system working like it should. 

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Lots of things come with do's and don'ts: appliances, computers, cars ... even clothes. Your wastewater system is no different. By following the manufacturer's recommendations and some common-sense guidelines, you can be confident that your wastewater system will operate with little-to-no hassle for many years. In this first episode of our Do's and Don'ts series, we talk about the basics of what should and shouldn't go down the drain. 

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In part four, we finish out our series with a discussion on drainfields.
Follow along as we talk with Jeff Ball about the different types of drainfields that are used in the industry. We'll discuss some tips for maintaining your drainfield to keep it in good working condition and talk about some reasons why a drainfield could fail.
What better way to end the series than by talking about the final piece of your septic system; the drainfield.

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How much do you know about what happens in your septic tank?
There is a lot that goes on in your septic system between your house and the drainfield.
Jeff Ball, one of the owners of the company, joins us to talk about how a septic tanks works, the processes that take place in a septic tank, and why the tank is so important to treating wastewater.

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Garbage disposals are a convenience in many homes, but their use is sometimes misunderstood by many well-meaning homeowners. In this second episode of our series, we talk with Jeff Ball about two schools of thought on the use of garbage disposals and offer homeowners some tips and tricks, do's and don'ts. (If you own a garbage disposal, always defer to the recommendations in the owner's manual.) 

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Welcome to the first episode in our new series, "How Does It Work," where we discuss the basics of septic systems. In this episode, we talk with Jeff Ball, one of the company owners, about what's safe to flush down the toilet and what things may cause damage to your wastewater system. You can also find more information in our Homeowner's Manual at this link: (https://odl.orenco.com/documents/NBR-ATX-AXR-3.pdf). 

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Water is a scarce and valuable resource. Every year, our usable supply gets smaller and smaller as it becomes contaminated with toxic materials. The good news is we can do something about it by reusing wastewater, the water we dispose of in our sewage treatment and greywater systems. Garry-Lee Espinosa, one of our senior engineers, joins us to talk about the ways wastewater can be cleaned up and repurposed. 

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It's hard to believe something so small and inexpensive could potentially save you thousands of dollars, but that's the beauty of having an effluent filter. Tune in to hear one of our product managers, Dave Nelson, explain how effluent filters work, how to choose the right filter for your system, and how they prevent the premature failure of your expensive downstream components. 

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