Although a properly operating septic system is a marvel of nature, all septic systems need to be pumped periodically. Care to guess how often experts recommend having a septic system professionally pumped? If you guessed once every three to five years, you're right.
Although you may be able to find online instructions walking you through the septic tank pumping process, it’s not always a good idea to attempt it yourself. When you want to ensure that everything is done safely, always use a professional.
Even though you can’t see them, the bacteria in your septic tank is one of the most important parts of the system. If your bacteria isn’t working as effectively as it should, a septic supplier can recommend the right additive to get them rolling again.
There are several telltale signs of a failed or failing septic bed, including slow drainage, toilets and sinks backing up, the appearance of effluent wet spots or puddles on the surface of the field, and odd noises coming from drains.
If your sewer pipes have been invaded by tree roots, they will need to be repaired to make sure they do not leak. While at one time this may have meant digging up and replacing the old lines, new technologies have created an inflatable sleeve that can be passed through the pipes to seal them.
Have you been thinking that the removal of your old underground storage tank is unnecessary after you install a new one? Remember, leaving an old tank can have serious financial and health consequences.
Puddles in the drain field are a sure sign of septic system trouble. If waste water continues to rise due to a clogged system, it will eventually pool on the surface of the landscaping. This is hazardous and needs to be cleaned up by a professional.
Let's see how much you know about septic system geography: Of the West, Northeast, Midwest, and South, what region of the U.S. has the largest percentage of septic systems? If you guessed the South, you're right.
If you’ve recently moved into a home with a septic system and the owner didn’t keep thorough records of when the tank was serviced, it’s a good idea to call out a pro right away. This can help you ensure the tank isn’t about to fill your home with untreated waste.
When it comes to the installation of concrete septic tanks, it’s important that all fittings and connections be flexible. This will ensure absolute watertightness in the event that the tank moves due to settling.
Always be cautious before using chemicals you buy on the market for flushing your septic system. At best, many are ineffective. At worst, you may end up replacing part of the system.
Did you know that we offer ample experience dealing with septic installations for difficult sites? This includes everything from limited space and steep sites to bad soil and high groundwater.
We realize that no one wants to relocate or replace their expensive drainfield unless they absolutely have to. Let’s talk about how your family can take care of your drainfield components so that they’ll continue processing effluent for many years to come.
Regularly cleaning your storm drain is important because it's easy for all sorts of debris to get into the drain and perhaps cause a major problem during the next serious rainfall. Our equipment can clean out all of your drains and catch basins.
Although most septic systems can be maintained with a 2 to 3 year routine pump out, it may be necessary to have this done annually or bi-annually. Septic systems that routinely fail as a result of a faulty leach field, a too small over-stressed tank, or flooding from excessive rain can require added service.
Keep in mind that if you’re planning to sell your home, your septic system must be in good working order. Otherwise, you will need to invest in have the system either replaced or removed altogether.
A simple septic system can be referred to by a number of names. Some of these are just marketing variations concocted by the real estate industry or introduced by septic system manufacturers. Here are some you may have heard before: onsite water treatment systems, individual sewage disposal systems, and on-lot systems.
While people generally pay a lot of attention to what they put in the sink or toilet when they have a septic system, they often forget about the laundry. Anything in the washing machine can also end up in your septic tank.
We recommend that operational checks of your septic tank system be performed at least every three years. This will ensure that there aren’t any issues developing and that your system is still working effectively.
Most septic systems come with an alarm that will sound when something is wrong. It’s important that you do your best to be observant and regularly listen for any alarm sounds that might be coming from your septic pump. When pump and field problems are caught right away, this will help minimize the mess and cost associated with it.
Grease and solids accumulate along the walls of the pipes of your grease removal system and can become clogged – like cholesterol in your arteries. We can periodically clean these lines with high-powered water jets to keep thing flowing.
