Septic System Usage Tips by Septic Preservation

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Septic Preservation Services provides services and maintenance for septic system owners, however, we also provide information to septic system owners. We want to help ensure that septic system owners are using their septic system correctly, which will often mean that they will not need as many unscheduled maintenance and repairs. Conventional septic systems can function very well with minimal care. In fact, most septic tanks will only require an inspection and pumping out every three to five years if they are used properly. A few good things to remember are:

Have your septic system inspected and pumped every 3 to 5 years. If the tank fills up with an excess of solids, the wastewater will not have enough time to settle in the tank. These excess solids will then pass on to the leach field, where they will clog the drain lines and soil.
Know the location of your septic system and drain field, and keep a record of all inspections, pumpings, repairs, contract or engineering work for future references. Keep a sketch of it handy for service visits.
Take leftover hazardous chemicals to your approved hazardous waste collection center for disposal. Use bleach, disinfectants, and drain and toilet bowl cleaners sparingly and in accordance with product labels.
Your toilet or sink is not a trash can so don’t dump non-biodegradables (cigarette butts, diapers, feminine products, etc.) or grease down your sink or toilet. Non-biodegradables can clog the pipes, while grease can thicken and clog the pipes. Store cooking oils, fats, and grease in a can for disposal in the garbage.
Do not put paint thinner, polyurethane, anti-freeze, pesticides, some dyes, disinfectants, water softeners, and other strong chemicals into the system. These can cause major upsets in the septic tank by killing the biological part of your septic system and polluting the groundwater. Small amounts of standard household cleaners, drain cleansers, detergents, etc. will be diluted in the tank and should cause no damage to the system.
Excessive laundry loads with your washing machine does not allow your septic tank time to adequately treat wastes and overwhelms the entire system with excess wastewater.
Do not use chemical solvents to clean the plumbing or septic system. “Miracle” chemicals will kill microorganisms that consume harmful wastes. These products can also cause groundwater contamination

We have septic pumping and septic cleaning scheduled today in Plymouth, Sandwich, East Bridgewater, Hingham, Canton, Hanson, and Middleborough, MA. If you need to schedule septic pumping or have other concerns regarding your septic system maintenance please do contact our office at 877-378-4279 or visit www.septicpreservation.com

Septic Preservation Service Has Over 25 Years of Experience

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Septic Preservation Services has been in business for over 25 years and with over a quarter of a century of experience we can use all of our knowledge to help determine the cause of your septic problems and fix them quickly and efficiently. We will provide a long term solution, not just a short term band aid. There are many signs that your septic system may not be operating correctly including:

Muddy soil or pools of wastewater around your septic tank or soil absorption system
Very green or lush grass on your drain field
Sewage smells around your system or inside your house.
Backups when you do laundry, take showers, or flush the toilet

If you have one or more of these signs or if you have another concern, it is inadvisable to wait to have your septic system repaired. We are attending septic repairs for customers today in North Smithfield, Cumberland, Johnston, Glocester, Cranston, and Scituate, RI. If you have a question or concern regarding your septic system, or you wish to schedule an appointment, please do contact our office at 877-378-4279 or visit www.septicpreservation.com

24 Hour Emergency Services by Septic Preservation

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Septic Preservation Services has septic repairs scheduled today in Norton, Taunton, Lakeville, Rochester, Freetown, New Bedford, Westport, and Bridgewater, MA. Septic Preservation Services have 24 hour emergency services as well as trained septic professionals to evaluate the problem and make any necessary repairs, which could save money down the road and prevent septic failure. We have experience with large and small septic repairs, including septic pump repairs, sewage grinder pump repair, leach field/ drainfield repairs and D-Box repair. If you have an emergency septic repair that needs to be carried out on short notice or if you have a concern that your septic system is not operating correctly and think a repair may be necessary, it is inadvisable to wait. Please do contact our office so we can answer any questions you may have or schedule an appointment at 877-378-4279 or visit www.septicpreservation.com

Septic Preservation Experts in Septic Installation

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Septic Preservation Services has a septic installation starting today in Plainfield, MA. We had an initial design consultation and produced a design for our client at our Norton, MA offices. Our client then chose Septic Preservation Services to do the septic installation also. We have the experience and equipment necessary to install a septic system without having to use contactors so we can ensure that the work carried out is professional, correct and up to our high standards. We have recently installed other septic systems for clients in North Reading, Orange, Hubbardston and Southborough MA which are tailored to our client’s requirements. If you need a septic installation or septic design please do contact our office at 877-378-4279 or visit www.septicpreservation.com

Tips for Septic System Maintenance

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Tips for Your Septic System

It’s important to keep your septic system running smoothly. There are many things you can change in your household habits to prolong the life of your septic system and keep repairs at bay.

Conserve water whenever possible as a means of reducing the volume of wastewater that will need to be treated and disposed. Take shorter showers and turn off the faucet while brushing your teeth and doing dishes. Turn it back on to rinse.

Make repairs to any faucets or toilets that are leaking. That is simply wasting water and putting extra water into the septic tank and leachfield.

Make sure that you are only discharging biodegradable wastes into your system. Avoid using cleaners with bleach and harsh chemicals. Choose natural ingredients or make your own homemade cleaners with household ingredients.

Use 1 ply toilet paper and avoid using too much. Do not flush, diapers, feminine hygiene products, tissues, wipes or paper towels.

Restrict or avoid use of your garbage disposal. They can wreak havoc with septic systems.

Avoid putting grease, oils, fats, paint or excess food down your drains. Throw them away or wash outside.

Take the time to ensure that any down spouts or other surface water is diverted away from your drainfield.

It’s a good idea to keep the cover to your septic tank accessible by installing covers and risers for easier inspections and pumping.

Get your septic tank pumped regularly and have it checked for any cracks or leaks.

You can also have an effluent filter installed to prevent debris from entering your drainfield.

You can also add a laundry filter to your washing machine. Space out your loads of laundry and dishwashing loads to keep your leachfield from getting flooded.

Call Septic Preservation Services for a Voluntary Assessment of your septic system. You can also inquire about becoming part of a preventative maintenance service plan to take all the guess work out of maintaining your septic system and can help you prevent problems before they even occur!

Call 877-378-4279 or visit www.septicpreservation.com

Overboard Discharge Services by Septic Preservation

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Septic Preservation Services has overboard discharge (OBD) repairs scheduled in Windham, Portland, Falmouth, Freeport, Peaks Island, Cape Elizabeth, Old Orchard Beach, and Buxton, ME. The Maine DEP’s Overboard Discharge (OBD) Program is responsible for regulating discharges of sanitary and household wastewater generated at residential or commercial locations to streams, rivers, bays, and the ocean. All OBDs must be approved by the DEP through a licensing process. Septic Preservation Services is the only Statewide contractor on the OBD Service contractor list provided by the Maine Department of Environmental Protection. For more information see http://www.maine.gov/dep/water/wd/OBD. If you need more information or you need to schedule an overboard discharge (OBD) service or overboard discharge (OBD) repair please contact our office at 877-378-4279 or visit www.septicpreservation.com

Septic First Maintenance Inspections in Rhode Island

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Septic Preservation Services has Septic First Maintenance Inspections today in Burrillville, Glocester, Smithfield, East Greenwich, Exeter, Richmond, and North Kingstown, Rhode Island. The purpose of a First Maintenance Septic Inspection is to establish what type of septic system you have, if the system poses any risk to public health, if there is any risk to the environment, and determine if any immediate corrective actions should be taken. If you need a septic first maintenance inspection or if you have any questions please do contact our office at 877-378-4279 or visit www.septicpreservation.com

Septic Preservation in MA for Title 5 Inspections

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Septic Preservation Services has Title 5 Septic Inspections today in Acushnet, Berkley, Rochester, Mattapoisett, Marion, Fairhaven, Bourne, and Carver, MA. On-site system septic inspections are required:

“In general:

When properties are sold, divided or combined.

When there is a change in use or an expansion of a facility.
When MassDEP or the local Board of Health requires an inspection.
Title 5 requires inspections for large systems, shared systems, and condominiums on a periodic basis.
Systems located in cities and towns with MassDEP-approved inspection programs are required to comply with local inspection requirements.

There are exceptions and nuances to the general requirements listed here”. – The Official Website of the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs for Massachusetts. If you have any questions about septic inspections or wish to schedule a Title 5 Septic Inspection please do contact our office at 877-378-4279 or visit www.allclearseptic.com

Happy St. Patrick’s Day from Septic Preservation

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Septic Preservation Services wishes its friends and customers Happy St Patrick’s Day! While we would all like to have the luck of the Irish and find a pot of Gold at the end of a rainbow, it is not usually the case. Therefore, prevention can sometimes be beneficial to ensure that you you do not need a pot of gold later on to fix expensive septic repairs that can arise from a poorly maintained septic system. It is essential that septic systems are pumped regularly. The duration necessary between septic pump outs will vary depending on numerous factors, including tank size and water usage, but it is suggested that it should be done every 3 years. We have septic pumping appointments today in Attleboro, Norton, Dighton, Raynham, Rehoboth, Seekonk, Swansea, and Fall River, MA. If you need to schedule septic pumping or if you have any questions please do contact us at 877-378-4279 or visit www.septicpreservation.com

Septic Repairs in Maine Today

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Septic Preservation Services has septic repairs scheduled in Winslow, Palermo, Waldoboro, Union, Owl’s Head, Alna, Islesboro, and Turner, Maine. There are many signs that you may have a septic problem and a septic repair may be necessary. These include:

Issues in your Home

– Backup of sewage in your drains or toilets – this can often be a black type liquid with a disagreeable odor.

– Decreased flushing of your toilets

– Decreased drain flow from showers and sinks

– Unpleasant odors in your home

Issues with your Tank

– Overflowing or near overflowing septic tank

– High solids accumulation in the septic tank

Issues with the Leach-Field and Surrounding Environment

– Water accumulating / wet patches in the leach field

– Lush green grass throughout the year, especially if the surrounding garden is significantly different

– Presence of contamination (e.g. nitrates, bacteria) in your well water is potentially a major health hazard and is a very clear indication that your septic system is not performing adequately

– Accumulation of algae and aquatic weeds in adjacent lakes, ponds,and streams is a clear indication that your septic system is not performing correctly and contaminants / nutrients are migrating from your septic system.
If you have concerns that your septic system is not working correctly and need to schedule a septic repair or if you have any questions please do contact our office at 8777-378-4279 or visit www.septicpreservation.com