Septic System Services

Suggested Maintenance | Septic Inspections
Water Use

We provide a wide range of services for both commercial and residential customers*, such as:

• Pumping septic tanks and grease traps

• Septic system inspections

• Automatic maintenance service

• Waste lines rootered and water jetted

• Snaking and vacuuming external lines

*septic services available in MA & CT only


 

We also offer:

• Neighborhood and senior citizen discounts

• Bids on request for large commercial accounts

• Radio dispatching for emergency service

• We use up to 150 feet of hose at no extra cost

Suggested Maintenance for Subsurface Sewerage Disposal System

• Recommended Pumping Frequency-(Based on a family of four)

  • 500 gallon tank - pump every 2 years

  • 1000 gallon single compartment tank - pump every 3 years

  • 1000 gallon 2 compartment tank - pump every 2 years to 3 years

   

• Any home with a garbage disposal needs to be pumped every year.  Garbage disposals are actually not recommended for homes with septic systems, as they are designed for digested waste.
   

• When you have your tank pumped, have the service technician check the rear and front baffles.  Older septic tanks can be upgraded to improve the leaching of liquid waste (effluent) by replacing the rear baffle with a gas deflection baffle or filtered baffle.
   

• Install septic tank access covers (risers) to ground level or within 12 inches of the ground to facilitate future maintenance.
   

• Keep a map with measurements of the location of your septic tank near the outgoing pipe in your basement.
   

• Positive steps to take in prolonging the life of a Septic System and reducing water consumption.

  • Fix all faucet and toilet leaks

  • Use water saving fixtures on sinks, showers, and toilets

  • If install new toilet suggest a very good quality air assisted model

  • Turn water off while brushing teeth, shaving, etc.

  • Wait until dishwasher is full before washing

  • Space out laundry washings; 1 load per day is better than 4 or 5 loads in one day as this puts a strain on the leach system. If your are replacing your washer, upgrade to a front loading machine, which only uses half the amount of water used in a regular top-loading washer.

  • Use all cleaning products sparingly

  • Pump your tank promptly according to the suggested maintenance schedule and keep a record.

  • Do not put toxic products (pesticides, disinfectants, medicines, acids, bleaches, paint or paint thinner) down drains as they kill good bacteria in the tank and contaminate ground water

  • Do not put cooking oils, shortening, bacon grease, chicken fat, or any other oils or fats down your sink's drain. These substances are slow to break down and will clog pores in the soil, decreasing its leaching ability.

  • The ONLY paper product to flush down the toilet is toilet paper! Do not flush even if the product is advertised as flushable.

  • Do not run over septic system with vehicles

  • Do not treat your system with any chemicals, enzymes, or bacteria additives. These products may allow solids in the tank to be re-suspended, which will accelerate clogging of drainage lines and leaching fields.

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What is Involved in a Septic Inspection?

Septic inspections usually are done when a home is for sale or the bank requires one for refinancing.

Our certified inspector examines and records the following:

• Type of receptacle & condition of the tank

• The functional capacity of the tank

• Baffle condition: Most tanks have a front and rear baffle. When a home is sold, the state mandates that both front and rear baffles are on.

• If possible, the type of leaching: Leach field, Dry Well, etc.

• Maintenance appearance: That the system has been properly maintained with regular services.

The inspector will have you fill your bathtub with water and then let it drain. He will watch the level in the tank to see how fast the level goes down. This will help him determine if the leach is operating properly.

Prior to getting an inspection, there should be a prospective buyer. Lending institutions will not accept an inspection after a given amount of time has passed. This amount of time is determined by each individual lending institution. Therefore, having an inspection done before you have a prospective buyer could be an unnecessary expense.

The tank must be pumped and inspected at the same time. It is advisable to call the business who has been servicing the system on a regular basis. This company will have a record of how the system has been operating and how well it has been maintained.

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Water Use

Did you ever wonder which activities use the most water in the average household? 

Click here or the graphic below to find out.

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