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Camouflaging Septic Tank Risers

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How do you keep your septic tank risers out of sight?

If you have had your septic system outfitted with the proper septic tank risers, you most likely have a cover sitting in the middle of your garden, lawn or somewhere unsightly. Keeping these covers easily accessible is important, but that doesn’t mean you have to put a sign on them! Hiding these risers is very simple and easy, and can be done without getting in the way of someone servicing your system.

The simplest way is to just put a light fake stone or decorative item on the cover. The key here is to keep it light, you don’t want to damage your system and the service company can pump the system as needed. A lighthouse, light birdbath or other decorative lawn ornament is an easy way to keep that riser out of sight!

Another way is to plant small plants around it. This will effectively camouflage the cover from most people. Keep in mind that should anyone need to access the tank, the plants may get in the way so be sure to leave space somewhere so the septic crew can get to the tank unhindered.

Rock features or stepping stones are another great way to keep the cover out of sight. Placing these around the cover with some light decorative item over the cover itself is a great way to hide the riser. It also may be a way to ad a nice decorative piece to your lawn!

If you need an inspection, have questions or need septic services, please call Septic Preservation Services at 877-378-4279 or visit www.septicpreservation.com

Septic First Maintenance Inspections

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Septic Preservation Services has experience working for customers in Rhode Island who need to have Septic First Maintenance Inspections carried out on their properties. 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. Today we have First Maintenance Inspections for customers in Charlestown, Narragansett, Richmond, South Kingstown, Jamestown, Exeter, and West Greenwich, RI. 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 Experts at Septic Repairs

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Septic Preservation Services knows that at this time of year many property owners are looking at spring cleaning and addressing home repairs that have been delayed until winter is finally over. Septic System repairs may not always be at the top of your list, but it is always unwise to delay septic repairs if you are noticing issues that could indicate that you may have a septic problem, and a septic repair could be necessary. At this time of year in New England, extensive rain can also exacerbate septic problems and procrastinating can make these bigger, and more expensive issues to to repair. If you notice that your drain field is flooded and the water is not receding or you have slow flowing drains, water backing up into your basement, slow flushing toilets or strange noises coming from your plumbing, these could be indications that you might require a septic repair. We have septic repair appointments today in Halifax, Northborough, Bolton, Boxford, Acushnet, Maynard, Reading, and Millbury, MA., These repairs include septic pump repairs, E-One pump repairs, leach field repairs, and sewage grinder pump repair. If you need to schedule a septic repair or if you have any questions please do contact our office at 877-378-4279 or visit www.septicpreservation.com

Overboard Discharge Services by Septic Preservation

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Septic Preservation Services are the only statewide contractor on the Overboard discharge (OBD) service contractor list supplied by the Maine Department of Environmental Protection. We have overboard discharge services scheduled today in West Newfield, Waterboro, Alfred, Acton, Lebanon, Berwick, North Berwick, and Limerick, ME. If you have any questions about overboard discharge services or if you wish to schedule an appointment please do contact our office at 877-378-4279 or visit www.septicpreservation.com

Septic Preservation Experienced with Cesspool Service

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Septic Preservation Services has extensive experience working with customers with cesspools on their properties. A cesspool is a pit which acts as both a settling chamber for solids and a leaching system for liquids. The use of cesspools may overload the capacity of the soil to remove bacteria, viruses, and phosphorus, and to nitrify ammonia and organic nitrogen compounds. Septic Inspections do not require cesspools to be replaced, however, they do need to be maintained. If they exhibit signs of hydraulic failure, are located extremely close to private or public water supplies, or otherwise fail to protect, or pose a threat to public health, safety or the environment, they will need to be upgraded. We provide cesspool services and repairs and have also done cesspool replacements when required. Today we have appointments for both cesspool repairs and services in Ayer, Boxborough, Acton, Stow, Hudson, Marlborough, and Berlin, MA. If you have a cesspool and need cesspool service, cesspool repairs, or have any questions, please do contact our office at 877-378-4279 or visit www.septicpreservation.com

Rainy Weather and Your Septic System

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Rain, Rain Go Away!

It’s been a long, strange winter. We’ve had some snow, a warm spell in February, and more snow, and now a cold and wet spring. Winter does not seem to want to let go. How does all this rain affect your septic system?

Heavy rains can cause septic issues. Significant rainfall can quickly flood the ground around the leach field or drainfield leaving it saturated and making it impossible for water to flow out of your septic system. When the water has nowhere to go, it can eventually travels backward through the plumbing system and back into drains and toilets and into your home. When the drainfield becomes flooded, it can also lead to untreated sewage flowing into the groundwater and local streams. This can lead to environmental contamination.

There are things you can do to help minimize any damage to the way your septic system functions and keep everything functioning smoothly.

Before it starts to rain:

Prevention is always the best bet. Make sure your septic system is properly maintained, and is regularly pumped. Septic problems can be worse if your tank needs to be pumped or the system has not been properly maintained.
Keeping water away from the home and the drain field is key. Rain gutters are important. Make sure all gutters drain away from the drainfield area so as not to saturate the area, and make sure you clean the gutters in the fall and spring to help the water drain properly.
Maintenance of your drain field is essential. Do not drive any heavy equipment or other vehicles that could compact the soil over the drainfield. This can compromise the soil absorption field’s ability to treat wastewater. Also, plant only grass above the drainfield or groundcover with shallow roots. Do not plant any trees or vegetation with deep roots which could harm the leach field.

During the rainstorm:

If you begin to notice that your drainfield is flooded, be alert to drains that are not draining quickly, toilets that flush slower or make strange sounds, or water that is backing up into your basement. To take pressure off your system and allow it to recoup, use it less. If possible, reduce or eliminate water going down the drains until the drainfield dries out. Hold off on laundry until the water recedes. Try to cut back on showers, and dishwashing and flush the toilet only when necessary. It should only be a day or two until the rain stops and the sun dries up some of the excess water.

After the Storm

If the water does not recede and you suspect that your septic system is still not working properly, it’s time to call in a professional. Septic Preservation is able to quickly come out and check your system and offer a solution. It may include pumping the system or repairs may be needed. Do not wait to have your system checked. This could greatly increase your chances of major septic repairs or septic system failure.
Septic Preservation also has a great septic maintenance program. Take the worry out of your septic system and call Septic Preservation at 877-378-4279 and let them put you on their maintenance program. This can help you extend the life of your system. Visit www.septicpreservation.com for more information.

Septic Rejuvenation By Septic Preservation

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Septic Preservation Services has septic rejuvenation appointments today for customers in Sharon, Hanover, Holliston, Marshfield, Stoughton, and Norton, MA. Septic Rejuvenation utilizes a patented technology to intermittently aerate the drainfield and surrounding soil. This method is used as an alternative to aerating the wastewater in the septic tank. It allows failed septic systems to rapidly rejuvenate, extending the lifespan of the drainfield and the septic system, while enhancing the treatment process. This technology has been applied in residential situations for both single and multi-family dwellings, as well as commercial situations, servicing hotels, laundromats, grocery stores, food processing facilities, healthcare services, marinas, restaurants and more.

Some of the benefits associated with Septic Rejuvenation include:

rapid restoration of proper septic system functions
lower costs for installation, operation, and maintenance
enhanced removal of pathogens, nitrogen, phosphorus, and B.O.D.
minimal damage/disruption to existing property landscape
long term, cost-effective solution

If you would be interested in septic rejuvenation or if you have any questions please do contact our office at877-378-4279 or visit www.septicpreservation.com

Septic Design and Installation by Septic Preservation

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Septic Preservation Services provide a full range of services to our clients. We have a client in Norwell, MA who initially needed a septic design for a septic system for their property . We have the experience and knowledge to provide a septic design that was tailored to their individual needs and those of their property. Today we are starting the septic system installation for the same client who chose to continue to use our services because they are confident in our professionalism and ability to install their system quickly and correctly, with minimum disruption . We have the equipment and operators for the excavation and groundworks. We will also provide regular septic system services following the installation. We have recently provided septic system designs and installations for customers in Clinton, Oxford, Rowley, and Upton, MA. If you need a septic system design or installation or if you have any questions please do contact our Norton, MA office at 877-378-4279 or visit www.septicpreservation.com

Overboard Discharge (OBD) Services by Septic Preservation

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Septic Preservation Services have overboard discharge (OBD) services scheduled today in West Paris, Turner, Winthrop, Lewiston, Wales, Hebron, Poland, Harrison, Jay, and Readfield, 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. DEP rule requires all mechanical OBD treatment systems to have an operating alarm system; to maintain a current service contract with a licensed service contractor; and to attach a service tag on or near the treatment system that provides the service contractor’s name and the last date of service. All mechanical systems require power, so be sure that power is supplied to the unit and that it is turned on 7 days a week during the season of use. Septic Preservation Services are the only statewide contractor on the OBD service contractor list supplied by the Maine Department of Environmental Protection. If you need to arrange an overboard discharge (OBD) service or repair please do contact our office at 877-378-4279 or visit

Septic Functional Inspections in Rhode Island

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Septic Preservation Services has Septic Functional Inspections today in Tiverton, Middleton, Little Compton, Portsmouth, Jamestown, Narragansett, and Charlestown, RI. A Septic Functional Inspection is used to determine whether a system is adequate to serve the wastewater disposal needs of the household. The functional inspection is especially intended for use during a property transfer as a means to protect the consumer and identify systems in need of upgrade or repair. If you need to have a Septic Functional Inspection or if you have any questions please do contact our office at 877-378-4279 or visit www.speticpreservation.com