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Landscaping by Steve & Concrete
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Water Feature - Install a Pond

Serving Capron, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

Landscaping by Steve & Concrete is a locally owned, full-service contractor that has been serving the Belvedere IL Metro area since 2000. We offer expert installation, maintenance and repair services by a team of highly skilled, trained professionals. \n\nWe create Beautiful outdoor living spaces that integrate well with your home's natural environment and interiors. Our experienced landscape designers, stonemasons and craftspeople take pride in building enduring landscapes to meet your exact specifications. \n\n\nNew Construction, Sod, Seeding, Grading, Planting, Retaining Walls, Irrigation, Drain Tiles, Lighting, Ponds, Concrete- Custom and Regular Concrete Driveways, Patios, Walkways and Foundations \n \nWhether you need new installation, routine maintenance or emergency repair service, you can count on Landscaping by Steve & Concrete for all your home comfort needs.\n

Aquarium Services questions, answered by experts

Modern septic tanks have two lids: one that covers the inlet where wastewater flows into the tank and one that covers the outlet where the treated water flows out to the drain field. However, older septic tanks installed before 1975 may have only one lid. Because septic tanks last 20 to 40 years, if yours only has one lid, it may be time for a replacement.

You can check your own septic tank, but take precautions. Locate the access lid, usually buried a few inches underground, and remove it carefully. Look for the sludge and scum levels, and if they’re high, that means pumping may be necessary. Check for odors, slow drains, or pooling water around the drain field, which could indicate issues. Never enter the tank, as toxic gases can be fatal. All of that being said, a professional inspection is safer and more thorough.

Baking soda can help neutralize septic tank odors. If the pH balance in your tank is off, it may emit a sulfurous, rotten-egg-like smell. Flushing about one cup of baking soda down the toilet once a week can help neutralize the odor. To increase the beneficial bacteria in your tank, you can add three rotten tomatoes through your garbage disposal every three months.

To prevent odors in the first place, only flush human waste and toilet paper. Avoid pouring coffee grounds, fats, oils, or grease down your drains, as this can lead to clogs. While these methods can help, the most effective long-term solution is to have your septic tank pumped regularly, typically every three to five years. Because sewage gas can be toxic, it is recommended to hire a professional to identify the source of the smell rather than only trying to neutralize it.

A household of four can easily fill a 1,000-gallon septic tank within a week. It may be 10 to 14 days for smaller households. But the reason why you don't need weekly pumping is because the tank's contents eventually reach the overflow pipe. They flow down this pipe to the absorption area whenever water is used in your home. The tank keeps working at this full level until it's pumped again.

Some of the biggest symptoms of a drain field failure include a foul stench, backed-up toilets and drains, and mushy grass or standing water on top of the drain field. Also, if the grass above your leach field starts suddenly growing faster and looks thicker or healthier than the rest of your lawn, it could be a sign that it isn’t getting rid of waste properly.

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