Many homes and businesses in northeast Georgia are covered with private septic systems and tanks for their properties, and are just as vulnerable to the elements during winter storms as are municipal septic systems for local communities.
Gainesville-based S & S Septic Services has offered tips for consumers, when it comes to properly caring and treating your tanks and septic lines during winter months:
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- Insulation. Ensure your pipes are properly insulated and consider using heat tape on exposed pipes.
- Keep water flowing. A steady flow of water helps to prevent water lines from freezing. Run faucets regularly, even if its only trickling out.
- Water conservation….