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Waste & Septic

Alternative Waste Handling

This is by no means an exhaustive list of alternative waster handling systems out there. This is just a starting point to give you an idea of some options you might want to look into if a conventional septic system or mound septic system (probably the 2 most popular rural septic systems in the US) is impossible to install. Read more…

Conventional Septic Systems

If you live in an area that doesn’t have municipal sewage treatment, then chances are you will have to go with a conventional septic system. This is a good way to treat, collect, and get rid of waste water from a home. However, they need to be installed the right way, sited correctly, and always maintained. If not maintained, any conventional septic system can and will fail. Read more…




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