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Rosie On The House > Podcast > Septic System > ON THE HOUSE HOUR: Septic 101: Small Habits, Big Problems with A-American Septic
March 28, 2026
Rosie Romero, Jacob Mayes

9:00 AM | On The House Hour

Segment 1
11:46
Segment 2
6:52
Segment 3
10:46
Segment 4
7:47

Insights On Septic Systems

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  • Taking home wastewater where solids settle, fats and oils float while effluent water is dispersed to the soil or leach field
  • Modern tanks use two compartments improving efficiency compared to older single tanks
  • Leach fields naturally filters contaminants that requires a PERC Test assessing soil absorption
  • Septic systems evolved from primitive history methods like castle ‘throne rooms’
  • Common septic advice
    • Root intrusion is a problem to septic and leach fields
    • Never flush Kleenex, q-tips and flushable wipes

 

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Here’s How To Keep Your Underground Plumbing Happy

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On The House Topic: Unlike your kitchen sink or bathroom plumbing, a septic system is hidden underground, quietly doing its job, and when it fails, it can create a messy, expensive problem fast. Understanding how your septic system works, knowing when to pump it, and adopting a few simple habits can save you stress and money in the long run… READ MORE IN THIS BLOG>> and scroll below for a breakout of each segment in this podcast with resource links.

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