How Often Should You Have Your Septic System Pumped Out?

  Your septic system treats wastewater by temporarily holding it in tank where heavy solids and scum are allowed to separate from the water over time. During this process, the partially-treated wastewater flows from the septic tank to a distribution box, where it is routed to a network of drain field trenches for secondary treatment… Read more »

The Benefits of Cleaning Your Grease Trap Regularly

You don’t tend to think of grease too much, but if you totally ignore it, there will be problems. What is the Grease Trap? A grease trap is a plumbing device that intercepts most greases and solids before they enter a wastewater disposal system. You should clean your grease trap regularly. Of course, most people… Read more »

Why is a Pretreatment Septic Tank Important?

On January 1, 2013, it became mandatory that all septic tank installations in the State of Maryland include a pretreatment septic tank. If you are building a new home or are having a septic tank installed after your last tank stopped working, you’ll be happy to note that these pretreatment systems provide several benefits. Pretreatment… Read more »

How to Safely Clear a Clogged Sink Drain

Whether it is hair, grease, or something worse, clogged sinks are a common source of headaches for homeowners. However, there are ways to clear a clogged sink on your own before turning to the professionals for help. Here are a few ways to safely clear a clogged sink drain. Remove the sink stopper Start with… Read more »

5 Ways to Keep Your Septic System Healthy

When a septic tank fails to function properly, everyone suffers. The smell of a broken or leaking septic system is unforgiving and overwhelming. If your home, trailer, or RV is a popular congregation area for family and friends, then a healthy, odorless septic system is vital. This is especially true if you often have guests… Read more »

Why Do Septic Tanks Break?

Summer is almost here, which means it will be time to bask in the warmth, take in the rays, and enjoy the nice weather while we can before another winter rolls around. We must remember that nice weather doesn’t come without its pitfalls. Sometimes, things breaks when the weather gets nicer – you know, like… Read more »

Outdoor Wedding Restroom Options

As Spring rolls around, we start thinking about wedding season. We’re sure many of you who are getting married this summer may have reservations for wedding reception places. With the pandemic still putting the stop on the number of people you can have at wedding receptions, many are looking to have weddings at home or… Read more »

Here’s Why You Should have a Septic Tank Inspection Before Buying a Home

If you’re buying a new home, there are many little details to consider in order to make sure everything goes well. One of those things to consider is having your septic tank inspected by a professional, like Freedom Septic Service. The septic tank for your new home is going to deal with waste and excrement…. Read more »

Freedom Septic Service Featured in Pumper Magazine

We are proud to be featured in this month’s addition of Pumper Magazine! Freedom Septic Service has long been providing our septic system services to the great state of Maryland for 30 years! From just a trucking company to investing in a new venture with septic systems, the brothers dedicated themselves to helping those who… Read more »

The Importance of a Portable Restroom

Many people don’t think of portable restrooms as their number one priority when planning an event or construction project of any sort, but it can be one of the best things to get in those situations. As the world continues to fight the pandemic, portable restrooms are becoming extremely necessary in many situations. For instance,… Read more »