Hartigan Wastewater Services

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/Q04tc3gT0

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.
https://hubs.li/Q04tc3PB0

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/Q04tb_bD0

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. 💚

08/18/2026

💧 Is Your Septic Tank Full? Don’t Wait for a Backup to Find Out.

A properly functioning septic tank is actually always full—but knowing what’s inside can help you determine when it’s time to pump.

Our latest blog breaks down what to look for, how sludge and scum levels can signal it’s time for service, and why sticking to a regular pumping schedule matters.

Check out the graphic for the basics, then read the full blog for our step-by-step guide. https://hubs.li/Q04tbHYp0

Are you wondering how to tell your septic tank is full & needs to be pumped? Check out our blog for helpful tips. It's not as hard as you might think!

08/15/2026

💧 It's National Water Quality Month!

Protecting our waterways starts at home, and small habits can make a big difference.

Which of these do you already do?

💙 Pump your septic tank regularly
🚽 Only flush toilet paper
🧴 Dispose of grease, chemicals, and medications properly
🌿 Pick up pet waste

Tell us in the comments—or share another way you help protect our water! Every little action adds up. 🌎