World Water Day is important in Arizona because water is a precious resource that is essential for the state’s economy, environment, and public health. Here are some reasons why World Water Day is significant in Arizona: Water scarcity: Arizona is one of the driest states in the United States, with limited water resources. The state …
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10 Things You Should Never Flush Down Your Drains Many items on the market today state that they are flushable. These items can include moist flushable wipes, disinfecting wipes, makeup-removing wipes, cleaning solutions, pipe cleaners, and more. Nothing could be further from the truth. WHY? Many of these items have one base material in common… …
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At Priority Pumping, we are passionate about educating our homeowners on the best ways to take care of their septic system – both for the longevity of the system and the environmental impact. The Dangers of a Failing Septic System Septic systems will operate effectively if, and only if, they are designed properly, situated in …
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As a homeowner, we understand landscaping and curb appeal is important. You want your home to be inviting and look amazing, but when you live on a septic system, there are things you need to think about to keep your system safe. Here are a few things to think about when landscaping around septic systems: …
The real estate market is still exploding in Arizona and there has never been a better time to sell your home. If you are on septic, there is one extra step you need to take and that is booking your ADEQ septic inspection. This should be booked as soon as you list the home for …
To maintain a healthy long life of your septic tank, remember to only flush the 3 P’s! Pee, poo and (toilet) paper are the only things you should be flushing. If it doesn’t fall into the 3 P’s, STOP, don’t flush it! If you want to get technical, occasionally there is 4 P’s if you …
Determining what size of septic tank your home needs can be tricky. There is a lot of misinformation out there explaining how this is correctly done. This blog post is written according to the sizing requirements from Maricopa and Pinal Counties in Arizona. If you are reading this outside of this area, you may want …
I have been in the wastewater industry for over 13 years and this subject is truly one that is addressed in our office, with customers over the phone, more than a couple times a day. “That’s not the way it was done last time” “I’ve pumped it this way for years” The last company installed …
As homeowners ourselves, we understand that you want your landscaping to be incredible and beautiful and all the things, but as septic contractors and service technicians, we warn you to pause for a moment and think, if your home is serviced by a septic system. Today, we want to discuss a few things with you …
1. The inspection was done through the septic tank lid openings, not the inspection port When conducting an ADEQ Septic Inspection, it is imperative that the inspector digs down to the tank and exposes the tank and lid. Otherwise, corrosion, roots, and cracks in the tank can go undetected. Corrosion cannot be identified by simply …
