Monthly Archives: July 2010

One Hall County municipality is considering making changes to the sewer fees charged to local businesses with grease traps. Flowery Branch is looking at reversing a practice of charging all businesses operating on city sewer $180 per year to cover … Continue reading →

At Nix Tank Company we take great pride in answering questions that our clients submit. Here is a question that was submitted recently concerning proper septic tank service: Question: The drains in my house seem to be draining slowly. Is … Continue reading →

Foul & Fabulous Septic Tank Technician Mike Rowe, host of Discovery Channel’s series Dirty Jobs, learns how to clean a Septic Tank.

A key reason for maintaining your septic system is to save money! Failing septic systems are expensive to repair or replace, and poor maintenance is often the culprit. Having your septic system inspected regularly is a bargain when you consider … Continue reading →

No, really…do you? Are you sure it’s in good working order? Are you confident that it has enough room to handle anything you can throw at it? Do you believe it will keep it’s contents, or are you worried it … Continue reading →

Your residential septic tank system was made with regular maintenance in mind – ignore it, and it will cost you in the long run. This blog will serve as a manual that will help you properly maintain your septic system. … Continue reading →

A typical septic system has four main components: A pipe from the home: Microorganisms in the soil digest or remove most contaminants from waste water before it eventually reaches groundwater. A septic tank: The septic tank is a buried, watertight … Continue reading →