EPA SepticSmart Week September 16-20, 2024

The EPA has designated this week in September SepticSmart week! SepticSmart week is dedicated to educating homeowners on maintaining their septic systems. Knowing how to dispose of chemicals, household hazardous waste properly, and wastewater can all prolong your septic tank’s lifespan.

SepticSmart Week is an annual event that occurs in the third week of September. Communities, local groups, and state governments can bring attention to the importance of caring for and maintaining septic systems by organizing homeowner education events, sponsoring workshops, or sharing social media from the SepticSmart program.

Read more about being Septic Smart on our website!

There are many types of septic systems (wastewater treatment systems), including advanced systems such as ATU’s (aerobic treatment units).  HIBLOW septic aerators are the “heart” of ATU’s breathing oxygen into the tank which is “food” for the “good” bacteria.  That beneficial bacteria treats wastewater substantially better than a conventional system and helps prevent drain fields from clogging among many other benefits.   Regardless of the type of system, the following tips are good for anyone not on a municipal sewer system.