Definition of SEPTIC TANK
Definition of SEPTIC TANK : a tank in which the solid matter of continuously flowing sewage is disintegrated by bacteria Sep-tic tank (noun) Sep-tic tank main-te-nance (noun) 1: the act of maintaining: the state of being maintained: support 2: something that maintains 3: the upkeep of property or equipment Septic tank is a […]Read More
Septic System-Septic Tank Summer Care
Septic Systems-It is easy to forget your Septic System when the summer is here. Vacations, relaxing by the pool, backyard parties etc. your septic system in not on your mind. If you’re the homeowner that likes to entertain (graduation parties, backyard barbecues, frequent family & guests over to visit) then you need to remember your […]Read More
Septic Systems-Septic Systems 101
Septic Systems 101 will give you some valuable information on septic system care. A-Norton Septic Contracting class is starting. Get your pen & paper ready to take notes on septic system maintenance so you too can be Septic Educated! Most septic systems consist of a septic tank and disposal area or drain field that treats your home’s wastewater […]Read More
Septic Tank Pumping – Trick or Treat?
Septic Tank Pumping-Does your septic contractor pump & run? In other words play a trick on you? Some septic contractors do not pump a septic tank correctly. Resulting in bad septic system care. What does this mean for septic tank maintenance? Here are a couple of “tricks” 1) A septic contractor will quote you a […]Read More
Septic System- Super Storm Sandy
Septic System- Super Storm Sandy For those who have been affected by Storm Sandy & the snow storm that followed our thoughts & prayers go out to those who have lost a little or lost a lot. We are all involved in the ramifications that have been left by both storms. But Jersey is strong […]Read More
NJ Septic Contractors New Rules
NJ Septic Contractors New Rules For Septic System Installers or Septic System Contractors the New Year is approaching fast in New Jersey. For those that may or may not know-NJDEP has required all Septic System authorized installers to be certified by January 1st, 2013. This certification is titled Certified Installer of Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems […]Read More
Septic Systems- Cesspools
Septic System Cesspool Cesspools-When you think of this word a pretty picture does not come to mind. There is a reason for that especially here in New Jersey if you have a septic system instead of sewers. According to NJDEP code N.J.A.C 7:9A Standards for Individual Subsurface Sewage Disposal Systems -Subchapter: 7:9A-3:16 Other sanitary sewage disposal […]Read More
Septic Systems- Royal Throne “The Toilet”
Septic Systems- Royal Throne “The Toilet” Now everyone is talking about the new heir to the RoyalThrone but here at A Norton Septic Contracting we are always talking aboutRoyal Thrones-Your toilet & your septic system. Most people do not realize the importance of a good working toilet & what occurs behind the scene. So let’s take […]Read More
Septic Systems-Septic System Maintenance-SepticSmart Week
Septic Systems SepticSmart Week In regards to Septic System Maintenance, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced SepticSmart Week-September 23rd to September 27th, 2013. U.S. EPA’s Septic Smart initiative is a nationwide public education effort that helps inform homeowners with septic systems about the importance of properly maintaining those system sand provides valuable resources to help homeowners […]Read More
More Bad Weather
NJ’s record breaking wet cold winter weather has wrecked havoc on our septic systems. And with an upcoming spring thaw it will certainly continue to being problematic for our septic systems. Why? You ask. The reason being that septic systems works by absorption & evaporation-when the ground is already saturated with moisture (snow melt & rain) […]Read More
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