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Overboard Discharge Services and Repairs in Maine

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Septic Preservation Services Septic Preservation Services has Overboard Discharge Services and Repairs scheduled today in Harpswell, Freeport, Brunswick, Pownal, Lisbon Falls, Bowdoinham, Peak’s Island, and Portland, ME.  For more information regarding OBDs see:

 

https://www1.maine.gov/dep/water/wd/OBD/ip_obd.pdf

 

These are a few general tips that will help to extend the life of your OBD and promote high quality effluent.  

 

  • Some household chemicals kill the microorganisms that digest the wastes in your treatment system and may pass through to the receiving waterbody.  Toxic chemicals, harsh cleaners, paint, pharmaceuticals, and non-biodegradable materials should not be disposed of by dumping or pouring down the drain.    
  • Using low-flow toilets and water-saving showerheads will prolong the life of your system.
  • Septic tanks should be pumped at least once every three years.  Depending on how much the OBD facility is used, you may want to increase the septic pumping frequency or decrease it to once every five years if it receives very little use.    
  • Trees, shrubs and woody perennials should be cleared away from system components.  Sandfilter surfaces should be mowed at least once per year.  If a wet spot appears on or near the sandfilter bed notify the DEP inspector.    
  • Mechanical systems operate best if they are used at a consistent rate and may malfunction or produce poor quality effluent if overloaded on the weekend and “starved” during the week.  Try to manage laundry, cleaning, and showers so that the load is spread out as evenly as possible.  Leave a mechanical OBD operating as recommended by your service contractor at all times during the season of use.  
  • Check the chlorine level at least every two weeks and keep fresh chlorine in contact with the treated wastewater.  Don’t overfill the chlorinator tubes; only the bottom two or three inches of the tubes should have chlorine.  Old, brown or mushy chlorine does not properly disinfect and must be replaced.  Take care to remove old chlorine from your chlorinator rather than washing it out to the waterbody.    
  • Ensure that the outfall pipe extends to below the low water mark of the receiving waterbody.  In extenuating circumstances a specific waiver to this requirement may be granted by the Department.    
  • Treated wastewater should be clear and without a strong septic or chlorine odor.  If wastewater in the disinfection unit is not nearly clear, smells like rotten eggs, raw sewage, or smells strongly of chlorine, call your service contractor or notify the DEP inspector.

If you require an Overboard Discharge Service or repair you will need to contact a certified maintenance contractor. Septic Preservation Services is the only Statewide contractor on the Maine Department of Environmental Protection Wastewater Treatment Plants certified maintenance contractors list.  If you wish to make an appointment or if you have any questions please do contact our office at 877-378-4279 or visit www.septicpreservation.com

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Signs You May Need Septic Pumping

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Septic Preservation Services Septic Preservation Services has septic pumping scheduled for customers in Hudson, Acton, Wayland, Stow, Maynard, Southborough, and Clinton, MA. Signs that your septic system may need a pump out are, your toilets backing up when there is no apparent reason for it, and sewage smells coming from your plumbing.  If there is overflow by your tank this is also a sign your system needs maintenance.  Some systems even have an alarm which could be a noise or a light to indicate that it is time for septic pumping.  All of these can be signs that a pump out could be necessary and it is  always worth investigating, because you may have a problem or need septic pumping.  Most homeowners with septic systems are aware that their system needs septic cleaning every 3 -5 years, but this can vary depending on various factors including the size of your tank and the water usage.  Please be aware of the signs that your system needs pumping, and if you have any questions, concerns, or need to schedule septic pumping, please do contact our office at 877-378-4279 or visit www.septicpreservation.com

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Septic Installation by Septic Preservation Services

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Septic Preservation Services Septic Preservation Services has a Septic Installation starting today in Attleboro, MA.  We have extensive experience with septic installations and working with the region’s towns and their Board of Healths to ensure that your installation is done so it is in compliance with local requirements.  If you use a septic installation company who does not have this local knowledge, you may suffer delays and the extra costs associated with this.  Our qualified staff will ensure that your installation goes smoothly and with minimum disruption and delays.  If you have any questions about septic system installations or wish to schedule a meeting please do contact our office at 877-378-4279 or visit www.septicpreservation.com

Septic Preservation Services preparing a new System for Installation!

Septic Engineering by Septic Preservation Services

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Septic Preservation Services preparing a new System for Installation!

Septic Preservation Services preparing a new System for Installation!

 Septic Preservation Services provides soil evaluations, PERC Testing and Engineering services to our clients when requested.  Our trained experts at Septic Preservation Services can assist with all your septic engineering needs!  We can assist with services to improve or repair your property, such as soil evaluations, septic design, land use planning, and construction layouts for large or small commercial developments.  We can provide these services in Massachusetts, Maine, Rhode Island, and Hawaii. Septic Preservation Services understands the details of septic requirements for Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Maine and Hawaii.   We will work with you and local code enforcement to ensure the design of your new or upgraded septic system will meet all required local laws and code.

We are doing a PERC (percolation) test today for a customer in Plainfield, MA . A perc test, or percolation test, is a soil test that is performed before installing a septic system tank.  The perc test is extremely important because it measures the level of liquid absorption of the soil where the proposed septic tank will be located.  It determines how quickly the material from the septic system will be absorbed into the soil.  We have recently provided these engineering services to clients in Attleboro, Foxboro, Maynard, Hubbardston, and Norwell, MA.  If you would be interested in these services or if you have any questions please do contact our office at 877-378-4279 or visit www.septicpreservation.com

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Service Maintenance Schedules by Septic Preservation

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Septic Preservation Services Septic Preservation Services has many clients on service maintenance schedules.  We service our clients’ septic systems on a quarterly, biannual, or annual basis, depending on their needs and those of their septic system.  Proper servicing and maintenance of your septic system will ensure that it lasts longer and will not need unexpected repairs.  There are also some steps that you and your family can take to help the longevity of your septic system:

 

  • Minimize the use of the garbage disposal
  • Do not put grease down your drains
  • Spread loads of laundry out over time rather than doing multiple loads in a short period of time, and use liquid detergents rather than powdered detergents
  • Avoid excessively long showers
  • Avoid leaving tap water running when shaving, brushing teeth or doing other personal or household tasks
  • Do not flush medications, harmful chemicals, excessive amounts of bleach, harsh drain cleaners or degreasers
  • Have the septic tank pumped at least every three years
  • Do not add any septic systems cleaners, enzymes or additives
  • Remove water conditioning backwash discharges from the spetic system
  • Do not plant trees and shrubs over leach fields
  • Do not flush personal products, paper towels, wipes or diapers
  • Do not clean or rinse paint brushes in the sinks
  • Equip all hot tubs, spas, whirlpool baths, etcetera with drain limiting valves that will only allow five gallons per minute to drain from fixture
  • Do not drive vehicles over leach fields

At septic preservation services we provide education in addition to services to help our customers maintain their septic systems.  Today we have septic services for septic systems including Singulair Services, Sand Filter Services, FAST Service, and Advanced Treatment Services in Tiverton, Portsmouth, Little Compton, Middletown, Jamestown, and North Kingstown, Rhode Island.   If you need to schedule a service or if you have any questions please do contact our office at 877-378-4279 or visit www.septicpreservation.com

Bob Silva

Meet Bob Silva

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Bob SilvaWho are the hardworking people behind the scenes at Septic Preservation Services? We are starting a series to introduce the people of Septic Preservation Services and what they do.

 We begin with the founder of SPS,  Bob Silva.  Bob Silva  started the company after working in manufacturing for 2 decades.  Bob felt that customers deserved a better level of professionalism, as well as a higher degree of technical knowledge given the tougher environmental regulations that are being imposed on property owners.

He brings with him a  mechanical engineering degree from the University of MA at Dartmouth.    As the founder of SPS, his main role is to support his team with professional advice, the resources they need to do their jobs, promote a safe environment, and challenge them to continuously improve. He is highly successful in what he does.  In this business, he has faced many challenges and situations.  He believes that high strength commercial wastewater from coffee processing plants, breweries, and car washes, have been the most interesting and challenging projects he has dealt with.

 He also shares some fun facts and funny stories he has encountered over the years.  As told by Bob, ” I was once called by a home owner at 3 AM because she heard gurgling from the toilet as she was sick all night.   When I arrived in the morning, there was a mushroom shaped cloud of bubbles over the house 60 ft in diameter. It turned out the woman’s husband was trying to help because she was sick, and did some laundry.  He thought the more soap the  better.  Boy, was he wrong.   A second funny story involves another call at 2 AM from Stow,MA, when a couple called because they saw a bear dancing on their front lawn.  It turned out to be a pile of soap suds because their daughter dropped a bottle of shampoo in the shower.”   He has many stories he could share, but lastly Bob shared this story,  ” It is about a customer that kept putting things down the toilet they should not have.   After educating the customer several times, we were assured  that his family would not keep putting trash into the system. When we arrived and pulled the trash out of the tank once again, the man’s daughter, about age 7, started yelling and hitting her younger brother, about age 5.  Apparently,she had flushed one of his GI Joe’s down the toilet and in turn he was flushing her Barbie Doll clothes.  This concluded the septic war.”

  Bob really enjoys his job  and truly feels good about helping people.  He feels from time to time they come across people, who through no fault of their own, really need a helping hand, and it is nice to be able to provide it.   Outside of work he enjoys camping, fishing, photography, hiking, sailing, and snorkeling.  

Stay tuned to meet the rest of the Septic Preservation team.

Septic Preservation Services is ready to help you with all your septic needs.  Call them at 877-378-4279 or visit www.septicpreservation.com

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Septic Preservation Has Septic Inspections in Maine Today

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Septic Preservation Services Septic Preservation Services has septic inspections scheduled in Arrowsic, Phippsburg, Orr’s Island, Bailey Island, Westport Island, Boothbay, Bath, and West Bath,  Maine today.  Our licensed inspectors have extensive experience working in the region and within each town’s specific inspection requirements. It is always advisable to use an inspector who has local knowledge and experience.  If you need to schedule a septic inspection or if you have any questions please do contact our office at 877-378-4279 or visit www.septicpreservation.com

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Septic System Remediation by Septic Preservation Services

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Septic Preservation Services Septic Preservation Services have septic system remediation scheduled today in Bridgewater, Middleborough, Taunton, Lakeville, Freetown, Berkley, Dighton, and Norton, MA.  We offer extensive experience and our qualified technicians can identify problems with your current septic system and usually suggest multiple solutions to your septic system concerns.  If you require remediation for your septic system, or if you have any questions about septic system remediation please do contact our office at 877-378-4279 or visit www.septicpreservation.com

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Septic Repairs Are Priority at Septic Preservation

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All Clear Septic & Wastewater Services Septic Preservation Services wishes all Mothers a belated happy Mother’s Day for yesterday. We all want to ensure that our mothers are looked after and sometimes practicalities are more essential than flowers or chocolates.  If a septic system needs a repair, it is always inadvisable to wait.

 

“If a septic system is properly sited, is working properly, and has been maintained regularly, it will effectively and efficiently remove disease-causing bacteria. With one-third of the U.S. population using septic systems, over 1 trillion gallons of waste per year is disposed of below the ground’s surface from individual septic systems. Nutrients from failing septic systems can also cause serious health problems. For example, nitrate poses a significant threat to the health of human infants. When ingested, nitrate can interfere with the blood’s ability to carry oxygen, causing methemoglobinemia or “blue baby” syndrome. Inadequately treated sewage from failing septic systems poses a significant threat to drinking water and human health because diseases and infections may be transferred to people and animals directly and immediately. Dysentery, hepatitis, typhoid fever, and acute gastrointestinal illness are some of the more serious examples. Inadequately treated sewage from failing septic systems is the most frequently reported cause of groundwater contamination.” – The Official Website of the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs Massachusetts.
It is unlikely that your septic problem will have such severe repercussions unless it is ignored, but if left too long, a minor repair can become a septic failure, which can lead to unpleasant and unhealthy results. We have septic repairs scheduled today in Attleboro, Mansfield, Sharon, Franklin, Foxboro, Stoughton, and Canton, MA.  If you need to schedule a septic repair or if you have any questions please do contact us at 877-378-4279 or visit www.septicpreservation.com

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Specialized Septic Cleaning by Septic Preservation Services

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Septic Preservation Services Septic Preservation Services has Septic Cleaning scheduled for customers today in Barrington, Tiverton, Little Compton, Portsmouth, Middletown, Jamestown, and Narragansett, RI.  Getting your tanks cleaned on a regular basis will help to improve the efficiency of your septic system and keep it running smooth.  Unfortunately, there are a lot of “quick service” pumping companies in the area that might seem to save money up front, but will actually cost property owners down the road.  Septic Preservation Services takes pride in the work that we do, utilizing specialized miniature equipment to locate specific areas of your system, such as a sewer cam, that is used to investigate the inside of your sewer lines, and jetting equipment, to clean the pipes within the leach field.  If you need to schedule septic cleaning or if you have any questions about septic cleaning please do contact our office at 877-378-4279 or visit www.septicpreservation.com