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February 24, 2014
Septic Mortgage and Realty Inspections
Home buyers and sellers beware!
More and more mortgage companies and lenders are stipulating a Septic mortgage inspection, sometimes called a septic realty inspection completed before they sign off on funding. It is extremely important to obtain the help of a licensed septic professional in these cases. Plumbers and the Roto Rooters of the world are typically not specifically licensed in this area and are therefore, legally, not able to conduct a septic mortgage/realty inspection.
Reputable septic companies will typically complete the written report or certification within 24 – 72 hours for the time of inspection. Lenders are now requiring these types of certifications for both aerobic and conventional septic systems.
February 20, 2014
Toddler's fall into septic tank scares mom
(KPNX) -- A group of witnesses to a 2-year-old girl falling into a septic tank worked together to pull her out and revive her before paramedics arrived on scene Saturday.
The girl was walking with her mother about 11:30 a.m. at a swap meet near White and Papago roads, which is in an unincorporated area of Pinal County southwest of Maricopa, when she stepped on a corroded septic tank lid that covered an underground septic tank, officials said. The lid broke and she fell in.
"Everybody was working together," said Jeff Vaughn, who helped with the rescue. "It's hard to see a little kid go down in that way."
Lorenzo Rios had been making hot dogs at a nearby stand when he heard yelling and went to see what happened, he said through an interpreter.
Rios, who felt compelled to help because he has small children of his own, tried to go in to get the girl but the opening was too small. A group of bystanders held him by his feet so he could reach into the tank to get her.
Rios said through the interpreter that he was looking for the toddler with his hand for about two minutes before he was able to pull her out. She was black and purple when he pulled her out, he said.
"He thought that what he did was useless," Rios said through the interpreter.
Vaughn said the girl wasn't breathing and didn't have a pulse.
February 19, 2014
The Importance of Septic System Maintenance
Your septic tank is working 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. That being said, it’s important that they are properly maintained. As with any major investment, it’s important to make sure it’s cared for to continue running strong.
Oftentimes, septic systems are overlooked due to their location. We know they are there, but are out of sight. However, with proper care and maintenance, your septic system can last anywhere from 25-30 years.
Why Take Care of the Septic System?
In addition, if incorrectly maintained, a septic system may cause harm to the local environment. If not pumped regularly, your septic system could contaminate groundwater, drinking water systems, and well systems.
How Do I Maintain My Septic System?
If cared for properly throughout the years, you can make your septic system last for a very long time. At Honc, we often compare septic system maintenance to the maintenance of an automobile. The minimal effort throughout the year can save thousands down the road in costly repairs or replacements.
One way to properly maintain your septic system is to complete an annual inspection of your septic tank. This inspection helps to ensure that your system is running properly and whether or not you need a septic tank pump-out. However, there is no need to worry about taking this task on by yourself.