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Wisconsin Septic Pumping Law: The 3-Year Rule Explained
Wisconsin doesn't make you pump every 3 years. It requires an inspection, pumping at one-third full, and a county report. Here's what your notice means.
Septic Alarm Going Off? What It Means and What to Do
Septic alarm going off? Silence it, check the pump breaker and cut water use. What it means on pump tanks, mounds and holding tanks, and when to call.
How a Mound Septic System Works and How to Care for It
How a mound septic system works, from tank to pump chamber to sand bed, plus what to plant, what to keep off it, and getting it through a Wisconsin winter.
Signs Your Septic Tank Is Full (or Just a Plumbing Clog)
The signs your septic tank is full show up at every drain, not just one. How to tell a full tank from a plumbing clog, and when to call for pumping.
Holding Tank vs Septic Tank in WI
A septic tank treats and drains; a holding tank only stores. How each works in Wisconsin, and real ways to pump a holding tank less often.
Keep Septic From Freezing in WI
How to keep septic from freezing in a Wisconsin winter: fall prep, snow cover, mounds, empty cabins, and what to do if a line freezes anyway.
Septic Problems After Heavy Rain
Septic problems after heavy rain or snowmelt? What to do now, why we won't pump a flooded tank, and when a wet spot means trouble.