Metro Rooter

09/03/2026

We’re always here when our customers need us. Thank you for the kind words and for trusting our team with your septic service needs. Shoutout to Roy for delivering the dependable service we strive for every day!

09/01/2026

A busy summer can put extra strain on your septic system. Find out why the transition to fall is an ideal time to pump your tank and prepare for the colder, busier months ahead.

While the kids are now off at school and the holiday season approaches, fall is an ideal time for septic system maintenance. Summertime often means a full house. Showers, laundry, dishwashing, and toilet flushing can lead to an increase in wastewater. As the kids head back to school, your septic tan...

08/29/2026

🔬🌱 Septic Science Saturday: What Is a Drain Field?

You know about your septic tank—but what happens to the wastewater after it leaves the tank?

Meet the drain field!

The drain field is an underground area where wastewater from your septic tank is distributed through pipes and slowly filters through the surrounding soil. The soil helps naturally treat the wastewater before it moves deeper into the ground.

That means what happens above your drain field matters, too! Avoid parking vehicles, building structures, or planting trees with deep roots over the area, as they can damage your septic system.

💡 Septic Science Tip: Knowing where your drain field is located is an important part of being a septic-smart homeowner.

08/28/2026

☀️🏆 It’s Fun Friday—and we’re handing out Summer Superlatives!
As August comes to an end, we want to know which title you’re taking home this summer. 😎

🏖️ Beach regular?
🌭 Grill master?
🍦 Ice cream enthusiast?
🚗 Weekend road tripper?
🔥 Campfire champion?
🍂 Or are you already counting down to fall?

Claim your summer superlative in the comments! 👇

08/27/2026

This is what great service looks like. From answering every question to making sure the job was done right—and safely—Antwan delivered. ⭐ Experience the difference for yourself. https://hubs.li/Q04vCbhJ0

08/25/2026

🎒 Back to School = Back to Septic Maintenance!

The kids may be heading back to the classroom, but after a busy summer, your septic system might be ready for a little attention of its own. 🏡

More guests, more showers, more laundry, more flushing—summer activity can put extra demand on your septic system. Taking care of maintenance now can help:

💧 Prevent unexpected backups
🍂 Prepare your system for fall and winter
🎄 Get ahead of increased holiday usage
🏡 Help extend the life of your septic system

Consider this your back-to-school reminder for your septic system! Our latest blog explains why this time of year can be a smart time to schedule maintenance.
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While the kids are now off at school and the holiday season approaches, fall is an ideal time for septic system maintenance. Summertime often means a full house. Showers, laundry, dishwashing, and toilet flushing can lead to an increase in wastewater. As the kids head back to school, your septic tan...

08/23/2026

What if wastewater treatment could remove 85% of salt and 92% of heavy metals in just four hours?

Researchers testing a new wastewater treatment system are reporting promising results, including the removal of 90% of background salt and nearly all copper during testing with synthetic wastewater.

Innovations like this are an exciting reminder of how wastewater science continues to evolve—and why finding more effective ways to treat, manage, and protect our water resources matters. https://hubs.li/Q04tbJY40

A newly developed EIP platform capable of simultaneously desalinating industrial wastewater and selectively capturing heavy metals.

08/22/2026

🔬💧 Septic Science Saturday: Where Does It Go After You Flush?

Ever wonder what happens after water disappears down your drain?

In a septic system, wastewater travels from your home into the septic tank, where solids settle and liquids separate. The liquid wastewater then moves into the drain field, where it’s naturally filtered through the soil.

It’s a whole treatment process happening right in your backyard! 🏡

Understanding how your septic system works is the first step toward taking better care of it—and helping it last longer.

08/20/2026

A TEN out of FIVE!! ⭐🔥
Big thanks to this awesome customer for the kind words—and to Tyler and Chanci for doing what they do best: excellent work with great service!

08/19/2026

🚸 Safety Starts with Awareness!

Our technicians participate in monthly safety training to stay sharp, prepared, and focused on keeping our communities safe.

With school back in session, this month’s training puts an extra emphasis on driving safety and awareness—watching for school buses, pedestrians, cyclists, and increased activity around school zones.

Because every trip matters, and protecting our kids, our crews, and our communities is always a priority. 💚