Septic Services

May 6th, 2014 Posted in Septic Tank Pumping
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Homeowners and businesses alike with septic systems will require a number different septic services in order to keep their septic systems healthy and performing as designed.  Due to the generally high cost of septic repairs, it is in the best interest of the property owner to have periodic inspections, as well as periodic septic tank pumping.  In addition to being good sense to have these services performed, they are in most cases required by the health department of the county or city that the property is located in.

Periodic inspections often include a thorough examination of the septic system by a certified septic tank inspector.  In many cases the inspector will use a special camera, which allows a visual inspection of the entire system, including the tank.  During the inspection process, the inspector will be looking at the overall health of the system, as well as signs of backups and obstructions.  In addition, the inspection will measure the capacity level of septic scum and sludge, as well as to determine if the septic tank is cracked or leaking.  Upon completion of the inspection, a detailed inspection report will be provided to the property owner, as well as the applicable health department.

Depending upon the size and use of the system, it will be necessary to pump the septic tank every 3-5 years.  In many cases, septic tanks are not visible and the pumping company will need to first locate the tank in the yard, before the septic tank pumping can occur.  Once the tank is pumped, steps will need to be taken to restore the condition of the yard around the tank to complete the process.  As with any component of a commercial and residential property, septic systems require periodic inspections and maintenance to perform properly!

Posted on behalf of Septic Service Pro

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Professional Septic Tank Cleaning

November 8th, 2012 Posted in Septic Tank Pumping
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Every homeowner with a septic tank should ensure that it is pumped and cleaned on a periodic basis.  The frequency of septic tank pumping varies based on several factors, but every three to five years is typical.  A septic tank inspection by an experienced septic system professional will reveal whether your septic tank is due for pumping and cleaning.

Regular septic tank pumping and cleaning will help ensure that it continues to work efficiently and effectively and provides your sewer-septic professional the opportunity to notice any potential problems before they get too big and lead to expensive repair work or replacement. It is important that the tank is not allowed to get too full as when the water space is reduced it begin to break down waste less efficiently.

When it comes to septic tank cleaning it is definitely advisable to have a professional come in and do the job for you. Cleaning your septic tank is not a do-it-yourself job.  Septic tank cleaning and pumping takes training and experience along with the proper equipment to do the job correctly and safely. Not only is it likely that you will do an insufficient job and potentially damage the tank, but it can also be very dangerous.

When the waste products begin to decompose in your septic tank they give off dangerous gases such as methane, which build up and forces the oxygen out of the tank. Any kind of work on the tank, including cleaning it, can expose you to these gases and breathing them in could cause serious injuries or death. This is why it is essential that you never put your head inside the tank when checking for problems or for any other reason. Professional septic system contractors know how to protect themselves against the risk while performing a thorough septic tank cleaning and pumping.

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Internet Reviews of Sewer-Septic Contractors

October 3rd, 2012 Posted in Septic Tank Pumping
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If you need septic tank pumping, a sewer line repair, a septic tank inspection, or to have  a new sewer line or septic system installed, it can be difficult to choose a reputable sewer septic professional who will provide top quality service at reasonable rates. You can find local sewer septic companies on the internet or in the phonebook, but how can you tell the difference between those that offer great service and the ones who just want your money?

The internet can be your friend in this situation.  There are many websites that allow or even encourage customers to post reviews on all sorts of consumer goods and services including sewer-septic contractors.  Used wisely, internet reviews can help you find a great sewer-septic professional.

The first thing to keep in mind is that most review websites do not screen the reviews or verify that the reviewers are genuine customers of the company.  If anyone can post an anonymous review, you could see extremely positive reviews that were actually posted by the company itself or by professionals paid to write positive reviews.  One clue that a positive review may be bogus is a lengthy, well written, very positive review posted at about the same time as several similar reviews.

Reviews from genuine customers are posted randomly throughout the year and often contain typographical, spelling, and grammar errors.  They also often have details about the work that was completed.

Highly negative reviews can be bogus as well.  These can be posted unscrupulous competitors, fired employees, or anyone else who wants to hurt the ratings of this company.  They are generally vague and offer few details to support the negative review.

Once you have eliminated any reviews suspected of being bogus, you should be able to find a consensus among the remaining reviews that will give you an indication of whether or not this sewer septic contractor can be expected to provide good service.

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The Difference Between Septic and Sewer Systems

July 20th, 2012 Posted in Septic Tank Pumping
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The vast majority of homes in the U.S. use either a septic system or a sewer line to dispose of household wastewater.  Although both systems are meant to handle the same task, they go about it in a very different way.

A sewer line is just a big drain pipe that runs between your home and the municipal sewer main.  Other than clearing clogs caused by tree roots or a build-up of material in the sewer lines, most sewer lines will last indefinitely without any maintenance.  Unless it has a clog or is partially collapsed, a sewer line can handle just about any volume of waste water that your home can produce.

This is not the case with a septic system.  Septic systems rely on a septic tank to collect the wastewater that flows from your home.  Mixed in with this wastewater is solid material that needs to be separated from the fluid before the fluid (called effluent) flows out to the drain field where it percolates into the soil.  If the effluent has too much solid material still suspended in it when it goes to the drain field, the drain field will become clogged and will slowly lose capacity.

A septic system has to be properly sized in order to be able to handle the volume of wastewater from your home.  If you add additional living space onto your home, you have to be careful to ensure that the septic system can handle the additional load. In addition, a septic system needs regular maintenance to stay in good working condition.  A septic system should be inspected by a trained sewer-septic professional every other year and septic tank pumping should be done as needed, generally about every three to five years.

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Leach Field Biomat

May 22nd, 2012 Posted in Septic System Maintenance
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The leach field is a very important component of your septic system.  A leach field is made from a series of perforated pipes (called leach lines) buried in shallow trenches full of gravel and covered by dirt.  The leach field’s job is to dispose of the liquid waste water (called effluent) after most of the solids and oily or greasy material has been collected in the septic tank.

The effluent flows from the septic tank into the leach field where it percolates or filters into the gravel and soil underneath the leach lines.  Natural bacterial action in the soil treats the wastewater as it percolates through the soil.

Over time, a layer of black, sticky substance builds up in the leach field trench under the leach lines.  The biomat is made of microorganisms and bacteria and helps to filter and treat the wastewater as it flows through the trench.  The microorganisms feed on the organic matter in the wastewater.

Biomat growth under the leach lines is a normal occurrence and is expected in any leach field. However, in some cases biomat growth can become too thick which slows the rate that the wastewater can seep into the soil.  Infrequent septic tank pumping or abusing the septic system by overloading it or flushing chemicals or other materials down the drain can cause the drain field to clog and increase the thickness on the biomat.

When the drain field becomes too clogged to allow the wastewater to percolate into the soil fast enough, the septic system is on the verge of failure.  Your sewer septic professional may be able salvage a failing leach field, but in many cases it will be necessary to expand the drain field or abandon a failed drain field and install a new drain field.

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