October 31, 2018
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Now that fall is here and winter is right around the corner, we can expect plenty of precipitation in the forecast. In most cases, soil is able to absorb precipitation to prevent flooding and runoff, but as the weather becomes increasingly stormy, storm water runoff becomes a bigger concern. Unfortunately, storm water runoff can lead to more than just flooding—it can also carry pollutants and contaminants. Find out more about the issue of storm water runoff and how you can prevent storm water pollution with professional storm drain cleaning in Erie County, NY. How does storm water get polluted? Rainwater... View Article
October 16, 2018
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On all types of properties, especially large properties meant for public use, storm drains are crucial in preventing flooding from rainstorms. Therefore, if you start to see some of the warning signs that the storm drains are beginning to fail, it’s important to make sure you prioritize cleaning and fixing those storm drains. There are a variety of common symptoms of storm drain failure, including everything from small issues such as water trickling slowly into drain gutters, to large issues such as massive sinkholes forming in areas after flooding, which can cause serious damage to roads, utilities and properties. In... View Article
October 2, 2018
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If your home runs on a septic system, you might feel stressed out occasionally about the maintenance you have to perform on the system to keep it in good condition. But no worries—as long as you have a good relationship with a septic professional, there’s no reason to stress out. Here is a brief overview of some tips that will help you to extend the lifespan of your septic system and avoid major septic tank repairs in Erie County, NY. Know your system If you have the original plans and permits for your system, great—this will provide you with just... View Article
September 11, 2018
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While septic tanks need to be pumped regularly to stay in good condition for as long as possible, they aren’t actually the most important part of your septic system as a whole. No, that distinction belongs to your drainfield, the area in which all water leaving the tank gets held until it is filtered into the soil, where most of the actual treatment of the wastewater occurs. If you have a failure in your drainfield, this could cause some unwanted (to put it lightly) results, including horrible odors on your property, constantly wet or flooded surfaces or uneven landscaping. With... View Article
August 28, 2018
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If you live out in the country away from municipal sewer and water systems, you’re almost certainly running your home sewage system on a septic tank. While septic maintenance isn’t exactly the most exciting maintenance task you can have for your home, it’s absolutely necessary to stay on top of your septic tank pumping and general maintenance to make sure the system stays in condition for long into the future—otherwise you could have a significant (and potentially smelly) problem on your hands. Here are just a few of the most common signs you’re likely overdue for septic tank pumping in... View Article
