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Anthony Greco Pros/Cons of property with a Septic Tank
5 March 2023 | 13 replies
We didnt replace the leach lines since it passed a 40 minute test.The tank relies on bacteria to break down the solids, i believe the process is called anaerobic.Flushing down bleach kills the bacterias so just be aware of that.
Hank Olken Ethics Around Reducing Tax Liability
16 December 2021 | 68 replies
Yes We are like bacteria accidentally benefiting from dropped crumbs: VOTE and in the meantime follow learned hand and the law
Arthur Cross-Najafi PEX vs CPVC to Replace Galvanized Pipes in Duplex
2 December 2021 | 4 replies
One consideration is that copper actually kills bacteria and algae unlike the plastic options. 
Sam Leon How do you deal with "HIGH END JUNK" when renovating a home for rental?
26 November 2014 | 4 replies
Most of the rest of the items should disappear quickly, even if the "cost" to the buyer is a bit of labor.It looks like Ozone sterilization is used to kill bacteria in the pipes:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sterilization_(microbiology)#Ozone <-- would indicate that spraying it around is a bad idea.http://www.luxuryspasinc.com/store/facts-about-ozone-sterilization.php <-- non-referenced business site, but gives the general concept of what you are looking for.
Sean McDonnell Mold Inspection Results... Scam?
10 February 2019 | 4 replies
Nothing sounds better than having a non-professional using a DIY kit to remediate potentially deadly bacteria.
Charlie MacPherson Valuation of a Gas Station?
3 October 2017 | 8 replies
Here in MA, there is an annual compliance inspection, culminating in a "21E" certificate, meaning that the site is clean.One of the nice innovations in this arena over the last decades is that there are now bacteria that "eat" petrochemical pollutants.  
Bill F. City Water &Sewer vs Septic and Well
20 June 2017 | 18 replies
Septic tanks, even though they're full of crap (no pun intended), are sensitive things - the bacteria are highly susceptible to overload, bacteria soaps, bleach, chemicals, and other stuff that simply won't break down or will kill off the bacterial load.
Bree Nichols Help renters in distress
28 July 2018 | 6 replies
Mold is a dangerous bacteria to be around and could cause significant health problems, as it sounds like you have begun to experience. 
Andre Crabb Please help, my house is making me sick and I don't know why
29 December 2023 | 12 replies
I have a lot of concrobium and RMR 141 at home already - also thinking of getting some hydrogen peroxide.Curious if anyone else has done some DIY mold/bacteria remediation?
Rachel Kenyon Duplex plugged septic drain - who's responsible?
12 May 2023 | 7 replies
Food can clump together and cause clogs.Facial Cleaning Pads – Thicker than toilet paper and thus can cause problems.Dental Floss – NOT biodegradableHair – Clogs pipes in no time.Dirt – Dump it outside, not in the toilet.Dryer Sheets – Made out of synthetic materials, not biodegradable.Prescription Medicines – Destroys bacteria and contaminates groundwater.