Buying a Home with a Septic: What You Need to Know

January 5th, 2018 Posted in Septic System
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When you are shopping for a new home in smaller towns or rural areas, you are bound to come across homes with septic systems. If you are not familiar with septic systems, it is important to understand how they differ from city sewer service before you buy a home with a septic. Here is what you need to know if you are considering buying a home with a septic.

  • It is important to have a septic system inspection before you agree to buy a home. Insist on a thorough inspection of the pump, tank, drain field and sewer lines to ensure the system is in good shape.
  • Septic systems do not require monthly payments for service, but they do need maintenance. Ask for maintenance records for the septic system and contact a local septic service to discuss ongoing maintenance plans. Most septic systems will require service 1-2 times a year.
  • Protecting your septic. Septic systems are more sensitive then city sewer systems. It is vital to understand the limits of what can be put down the drain to prevent septic clogs and failure. Talk to your local septic service company to learn the basics on how to care for your system.

If you are unsure about owning a home with a septic system, but are enamored by a house on the market with a septic, consider conversion. Many areas may have sewer lines available that can be connected to the home you desire. While it may be a sizable initial investment, converting to a sewer system connection can be easier for maintenance and add value to you home.

Posted on behalf of:
Septic Service Pro, LLC
Peachtree Street NW
Atlanta, GA 30334
(678) 292-8728

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5 Items that can Clog Your Sewage Pump

January 5th, 2018 Posted in Sump Pumps and Ejector Pumps
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If you have a sewage pump in your septic system, you want to prevent clogs from occurring. Items that will not necessarily cause issues in your septic tank can be disastrous to your sewage pump. These items can create a clog or damage the pump, resulting in costly repairs. Here are five items to avoid putting down your drains to prevent sewage pump clogs.

  1. Cat litter. Even “flushable” cat litter should not be flushed down into a septic tank with a sewage pump. It can clog up the mechanisms in your grinder or sewage pump.
  2. Condoms and female hygiene items. Cotton, plastics and rubber all should be kept out of your septic system, including prophylactics and female hygiene products.
  3. Do not empty your fireplace ashes into the toilet or put them down the drain. They can gum up the pump and clog the system.
  4. Disposable wipes. Baby wipes and other “flushable” wipes can get caught in your sewage pump and cause a clog. Dryer sheets also do not breakdown in the septic tank and may create pump clogs.
  5. Cigarette butts. The filters on cigarettes are not bio-degradable and should not be flushed or put down drains when you own a septic system with a sewage pump.

If your sewage pump becomes clogged, your septic system can become backed up. You may notice drains in your home begin to slow down or sewage comes up the pipes. If you notice a problem with your drains in your home, call your local septic service company to inspect your septic system. You may have a sewage pump clog or other problem with your system.

Posted on behalf of:
Seagraves Plumbing Sewer & Septic
4980 Plant Atkinson Rd SE
Smyrna, GA 30080
(494) 792-2221

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What Is Blocking Your Sewer Line?

January 5th, 2018 Posted in Sewer Lines
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Are multiple drains in your home slow or beginning to back up? One drain with an issue is likely a clog in the pipe, but if multiple drains are backing up or draining slowly, you may have a blockage in your sewer line. Some other signs of a sewer line clog include:

  • Bad odor coming from the drains
  • Drains near the main sewer line outlet are the slowest or first to back up
  • Wet areas in the ground above the sewer line
  • Sewage odors outside

If you are concerned you have a sewer line blockage, it is important to know where and what is causing the clog. Often sludge buildup creates a partial or full blockage, collecting debris that comes down the drains. Other possible causes of a blockage include tree roots, broken sewer lines and non-biodegradable items that are accidentally flushed down the drain.

To find out what is blocking your sewer line and where the blockage is located, contact your local sewer or septic service company. Most quality sewer services have digital cameras that can be lowered through the sewer line to find out what is blocking the pipe and where the clog or broken line is located. Once it is identified, a plan can put in place to remove the clog or repair the sewer line to clear your sewer pipes.

At the first signs of a sewer line blockage, call a plumbing or sewer service professional to inspect your sewer line. You will want to find and remove the blockage before you have a sewage back up into your home that can cause damage and put your family at risk.

Posted on behalf of:
Metro Septic LLC
1210 N Tennessee St
Cartersville, GA 30120
(678) 873-7934

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4 Benefits of Hydro Jetting Your Sewer Line

January 5th, 2018 Posted in Sewer Lines
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Do you know what is inside your sewer lines? Although sewage may pass through your pipes to head to your septic system or to the city sewer, there may be sludge, debris and tree roots that continue to stay inside your pipes. A camera inspection performed by your local sewer or septic service can show you what is hiding in your sewer lines and identify if you need a hydro jetting service. Here are four of the benefits of hydro jetting to clear out your sewer pipes.

  1. Remove tree roots. One of the most common causes of clogs and sewer pipe damage is tree roots. Hydro jetting can clear out roots that have infiltrated your sewer line to keep your pipes open.
  2. Push out sludge. A thick sludge from fats, oils and other waste can build up inside the sewer line. This can trap debris and lead to clogs. Hydro jetting can push out the sludge and leave your pipes clean.
  3. Reduce corrosion. Hydro jetting can clean out corrosive elements and chemicals that can destroy your pipes or cause damage.
  4. Prevent sewage backups. Don’t wait until a sewer line clog causes a sewage backup into your home, damaging floors and contaminating the environment. Hydro jetting can be performed as a preventive measure to remove tree roots and sludge as needed to stop clogs from forming.

Hydro jetting can used to remove clogs, or better yet, stop clogs from forming in your sewer line. Contact your local sewer or septic service company to have a digital camera inspection of your sewer lines and see if it is time to have a hydro jetting service performed.

Posted on behalf of:
Kiddco Plumbing Inc
Sterling, VA 20166
(703) 435-4441

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Preparing for Your Septic Pumping

January 5th, 2018 Posted in Septic Tank Pumping
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Is it time to have your septic tank pumped? Since most septic tanks only need pumping every few years, you may not be familiar with the process. If you are ready to schedule your septic pumping, here are a few tips to ensure you get a quality service performed and are prepared on the day of your service.

Finding a Quality Septic Pumping Service

First, you need a reputable septic pumping service. If you do not already have a company you can trust, do a little research to find a quality septic company. You want an experienced company that is licensed and insured; if any accidents happen on your property, you need to know the company you hire is covered for damages.

Preparing for Septic Tank Pumping

The trucks needed for septic pumping are large, and must be able to park within hose range of your septic tank. Make sure you know where your septic tank cover is located and ensure there is a clear path between the parking area and the tank cover. Move any vehicles that are parked in the area closest to your septic tank cover. In some cases, you can save money on your pumping service by locating your tank covers and removing the dirt on them before the septic service arrives. Ask when you schedule your pumping appointment if you will be charged extra for tank cover locating and uncovering.

In most cases, septic tank pumping takes less than an hour, if there are no problems or repairs needed. Make sure to ask about having your tank and equipment inspected during your service to check for any damage or issues to keep your system maintained.

Posted on behalf of:
Septic Service Pro, LLC
Peachtree Street NW
Atlanta, GA 30334
(678) 292-8728

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Can Your Drain Field be Saved Through Remediation?

January 5th, 2018 Posted in Septic System
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When your drain field no longer can filter the effluent from your septic tank, your entire system can fail. Drain field problems often occur due to bio-mat growth, a thick covering of biological material that can cover the drain field. When this occurs, effluent cannot filter properly. If not fixed, the drain field may need to be dug up and replaced, making a mess of your yard and draining your bank account. Another option is septic system remediation, a much simpler option to save your drain field.

What Is Drain Field Remediation?

When a thick bio-mat is clogging a drain field, the bio-mat must be removed. Remediation of a drain field is an alternative to complete replacement. The biological material that creates that thick, clogging mat can be reduced by adding oxygen to the septic tank to grow anaerobic bacteria. Stimulating the growth of these bacteria can dissipate the bio-mat through the natural biological process.

To add the needed oxygen to the septic tank, a remediator device can be used. This can be placed in the tank by your septic service company. Advanced remediators can begin reducing the bio-mat growth in as little as two weeks and offers long-term improvement for the breakdown of solids in the septic tank. This can prevent future drain field problems and help dissolve solids in the tank, reducing the frequency of pumping.

If you have noticed pooling on your drain field or a bad odor, you may have a bio-mat problem. Contact your local septic service company to find out if drain field remediation can resolve your bio-mat problem and improve the function of your septic system.

Posted on behalf of:
Bynum & Sons Plumbing, Inc.
2120 McDaniels Bridge Rd SW
Lilburn, GA 30047
(770) 736-8283

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