Little's Septic & Grease Trap Blog

Properly maintained, your septic system treats your household wastewater (everything that goes down a drain or toilet) and keeps you from having to worry too much about what happens to it after it leaves the structure. Pipes carry sewage and wastewater from your home into a septic holding tank. There, gravity and biology [...]

People can often view toilets, septic systems and sewers as a catch-all for anything that is inconvenient and that we want to quickly get rid of. However, these things are specifically designed to dispose of very specific materials. So dumping what shouldn't go there down the porcelain can have very negative effects — [...]

Septic systems are a great option for many people, especially if you live in an area not adequately served by a sewage system, and they are intended to be something you can rely on for decades — and not be constantly top-of-mind. However, they are not infallible and don't last forever. Fortunately, if [...]

Backups are one of the most common service issues that arise with septic systems. They can be a messy and costly situation for homeowners and are not always easy to identify without professional septic experts. There are many issues that can led to septic backups. Mechanical malfunctions, pipe invasion, blocked lines, misuse/abuse and [...]

We get a lot of questions about the best ways homeowners can keep their septic systems in good working order. Of course, a little care and routine maintenance for your septic system will go a long way in its proper operation for years ahead. But here are some more details and some practical [...]