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What Is Septic Tank Sludge?

Septic tank sludge is a common problem for homeowners with septic tanks. This gunky, gooey mess can impede the performance of your tank and cause all sorts of problems. What is septic tank sludge, and what can you do about it? In this blog post from your septic tank experts at Willey & Co., we…

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Grease Trap Maintenance Dos and Don’ts

Not maintaining your grease trap can be costly! When it comes to septic tank treatment, the grease trap is one that needs regular maintenance.Your septic systems on all sides need their own type of septic tank treatment, with the grease trap being one aspect that is forgotten about quite often. In some cases, it can…

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Septic System Service Contracts

Septic system service contracts are an underutilized tool. Our septic system service contracts are designed to make your septic system last much longer. Like a medical problem, if issues arise with a septic system and they aren’t dealt with then they can become catastrophic to the system. Service contracts allow us to schedule a “well…

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Spring on Delmarva has been as beautiful as it has been wet!

Couple a wet spring with a wet winter and, what do you get? Well, it’s wet. Wet conditions create threats to the longevity of a septic system. It basically creates a situation where the system is being overloaded or overused,  and we can’t simply stop taking showers. One thing we can do is start taking…

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Septic System Maintenance Tips and Tricks Part 2

Last time we talked a bit about what you can do to increase the lifespan of your septic system. We explored the water saving advantages of ENERGY STAR appliances, the fact that garbage disposals are terrible for your septic system, and how using low flow water faucets and toilets will save water. This time we…

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Septic System Maintenance Tips and Tricks

Much like the tradition of setting your clocks back (or is it ahead?) and changing the batteries in the fire beeper thingy, spring is a time to maintain your property. This includes pumping your septic system and performing much needed maintenance on the components of your system. Depending on your system, regular maintenance items may…

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How Extra Rain Can Hurt Your Septic System

Delaware has had a very wet 6-8 months with precipitation rates being much much higher than normal. Septic systems struggle to operate as designed during these kinds of wet conditions. They have to handle all the normal wastewater they are designed to handle, but they also have to handle the additional precipitation they aren’t designed…

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How to Make Your Septic System Last Longer

I’m about to offer you the best information out there for how to make your septic system last longer — and it’s free! The best way to take care of your septic system is understanding the fact that everything that makes its way into your septic system, is a direct result of the actions of…

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Obtain Peace of Mind with Septic System Service Contracts from Willey & Co.

When was the last time you thought about your septic system? If you don’t know, that could signal two very distinct possibilities, either it has been a really long time since you have had it serviced or you have a service contract with Willey & Co. Either way, you have nothing to worry about… right?…

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Gravity Septic Systems – Everything You Need to Know

For many, the inner workings of a septic system are a mystery. Most people don’t need to have an understanding of how their septic system works, as long as it’s working. However, in those times where things start getting wonky and you start seeing the symptoms of septic system failure, it’s important to understand what’s…

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