Cook's Portable Toilets & Septic Service

Cook's Portable Toilets & Septic Service Call Cook’s Septic Service for expert diagnoses of your septic system’s problems and the right solutions to get your system working at peak efficiency.

06/18/2020

Before modern septic systems were developed, many cultures relied on cesspits to capture human waste. In many European castles, extensive cesspits were installed under wooden floors, a dangerous practice since the floors had a disturbing tendency to collapse.

06/16/2020

The US Environmental Protection Agency recommends homeowners establish a regular septic system service schedule and stick to it. Why? There’s no substitute for annual tank and leach field inspections, regular maintenance and routine pumping.

06/11/2020

Upward of 50 percent of all solids retained in your septic tank decompose, as they should, with the remaining half accumulating in the septic tank itself. A fully functioning septic tank does not need any chemical or biological additives to work or accelerate decomposition.

06/09/2020

Did you know that certain soil testing procedures must be followed before a septic tank can be installed? We will take care of all pre-installation steps to ensure the optimal setup for your system.

06/04/2020

According to professional inspectors, there are two leading causes of early septic system failures. Homeowners fail to establish a tank pumping schedule that reflects real usage, and they fail to properly maintain the septic system.

06/02/2020

If your home has been built in an area where sewage lines are not yet available, installation of a septic tank system will be your best bet. These systems are able to safely treat and dispose of all your waste water while containing disease-causing germs and pollutants.

05/28/2020

The last thing anyone wants is a completely clogged sewer system or septic tank system. That's why it's better to be safe than sorry. If you're having any trouble, a sewer and septic expert can go over your system and solve big problems before they start.

05/26/2020

Simple water pumps just won’t work in the high-demand environment of septic tanks. The submersible sump pumps at a septic supplier have been specifically designed to work in the rough environment of septic systems so you’ll know you can count on them.

05/21/2020

After digging up your old underground septic tank, we begin preparing it for transport by removing any remaining sludge. We then cut the tank open and a member of our crew scrapes, vacuums, and thoroughly cleans it out.

05/19/2020

In the past 100 years, the modern bathroom has evolved from a novelty only for the wealthy to an almost-universal residential fixture. The man credited with inventing the flushing toilet is Thomas Crapper.

05/14/2020

Don’t forget to regularly have your septic tank pumped to keep it operating effectively. The general rule of thumb is that a family of four with a 1,000 gallon tank should have the tank pumped after three to five years of full-time use.

05/12/2020

Sludge accumulates on the bottom of a septic tank no matter how well it's maintained. Eventually, the buildup will require removal by a professional. To date, no chemical product on the market effectively removes sludge.

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