At SludgeHammer®, we’re all about helping homeowners, businesses, and professionals get the most out of their septic and wastewater systems. Our blog is your go-to resource for everything related to septic system care, troubleshooting, maintenance tips, and the latest innovations in wastewater treatment.
Knowledge is key to protecting septic systems and avoiding costly repairs. On our blog, you’ll find easy-to-follow maintenance advice, solutions to common septic problems, and a deeper look at how our technology works. Be sure to check back often for the latest updates, tips, and insights to keep your system running at its best!
The term “septic” literally means infected with bacteria. Sepsis is a severe condition that kills thousands of people every year....
Septic systems are essential to many homes, especially in rural areas where connecting to a public sewer system may not...
Many cottages near Northern Michigan’s beautiful lakes were built 50-100 years ago with sub-par wastewater systems. Septic tanks were often...
Thousands of years ago, the soil could naturally treat all the waste humans generated, but now with billions of people...
Bacteria are the least understood and least appreciated organisms on earth. Humans seem to have an excessive fear of these...
What is aerobic treatment, and why does it matter? Let’s begin with some history of septic tanks and wastewater treatment. When...
Let’s explore what a septic system is and how it works. The earliest humans dropped their waste directly onto the...
Coagulants and flocculants are used in wastewater treatment as a core concept for wastewater biotechnology. In most conventional treatment processes,...
Many of us who own property with septic systems aren’t aware of how a septic tank works. You may look...
“I think I shall never see a poem as lovely as a tree.” – Joyce Kilmer The line above is...
Bacteria are probably the least understood, and certainly least appreciated organisms on earth. Aerobic bacteria are organisms that can only...
During the holiday season, our thoughts turn gratefully to those who have made our success possible. It is in this...