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Septic Inspections In Massachusetts Consist Of The Collection and Recording Of Information Specified By The Executive Office Of Energy and Environmental Affairs

Septic Preservation Services has Septic Inspections scheduled today in Scituate, Hingham, Hanover, Hanson and Halifax MA. As listed on the Massachusetts Official Website Of The Executive Office Of Energy and Environmental Affairs:

“An inspection shall consist of the collection and recording of the following information:
(a)   a general description of the system components and layout;
(b)   quantification of the source/type of sanitary sewage.  This should include type of use (domestic or commercial/industrial) as well as the design flow and whether or not the facility being served is occupied at the time of the inspection;
(c)   an analysis of the factors set forth in 310 CMR 15.303 (failure criteria) and, if the system has a design flow of 10,000 gpd or greater, 15.304 (threats to public health and environment);
(d)   water use records for the previous two years for facilities served by public water supply, if available from the supplier;
(e)   a description of the septic tank including:
1.   approximate age, size, and condition of the tank;
2.   distance between bottom of grease/scum layer and the bottom of the outlet baffle;
3.   distance between the top of the scum layer and the top of the outlet tee;
4.   thickness of the grease/scum layer;
5.   depth of the sludge layer and distance from sludge to outlet tee;
6.   physical condition of inlet and outlet tees;
7.   any evidence of leakage into or out of tank; and
8.   any evidence of backup of effluent.
9.   a characterization of the distribution box, and of dosing tanks with pumps, if any, including: a.   any evidence of solids carryover; b.   leakage into or out of the distribution box; c.   whether the flow is equally divided; and d.   any evidence of backup.
10.   a description of the condition of the soil absorption system including: a.   any signs of hydraulic failure; b.   condition of surface vegetation; c.   level of ponding within disposal area; d.   encroachments into disposal area; and e.   other sources of hydraulic loading.
11.   the location of private water supply well (if any) in relation to system components; and
12.   a copy of pump-out records on file with the local Approving Authority.”

Septic Preservation Services’s licensed inspectors regularly carry out these septic inspections for our clients. We have a number of licensed inspectors so we can usually schedule an inspection at a time that is convenient to our clients. Many of our customers are in the process of selling their property so they need to be confident in the service that we provide and our professional, punctual and thorough inspections. If you have a questions about septic inspections or if you need to schedule an inspection please do contact our Norton Office on 877-378-4279 or visit www.septicpreservation.com

When Septic Breakdowns Happen Septic Preservation Services Can Help

Septic Preservation Services are available for customers who have septic breakdowns but do not know why their septic is causing a problem or how to fix it. It is our business to understand septic systems and have the knowledge to fix them when they stop operating correctly or completely fail. For example we have the equipment and training to safely enter a septic tank to repair or carry out maintenance to that tank, as demonstrated in the attached picture of one of our technicians entering a septic tank. Today we have septic repairs for customers who have contacted us because they need a septic repair. Signs that your septic system has problems can include sewage smells in your property, toilet or drain backup, slow running drains, puddling on your leach field, or very lush or green leach field compared to the rest of your yard. We have septic repair appointments in West Bridgewater, Hanover, Hanson, Norwell, Hingham and Scituate MA today. If you need to schedule a septic repair or if you have septic concerns you can contact us on 877-348-4279 or visit www.septicpreservation.com

A Rhode Island Septic Functional Inspection Is Especially Intended For Use During A Property Transfer

Septic Preservation Services have Septic Functional Inspections scheduled today in Coventry, West Greenwich, Scituate, Exeter, Richmond and North Kingstown, RI. A Rhode Island functional inspection is used to determine whether a system is adequate to serve the wastewater disposal needs of the household. A 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. The majority of the Functional Inspections that are carried out by our licensed Inspectors are requested by home buyers or sellers who want to ensure that the septic system of the house that they are buying or selling is in good repair. If you require a Functional Inspection or if you have any questions about septic inspection you can reach us at 877-348-4279 or visit www.septicpreservation.com

 

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Septic Preservation Services has Functional Inspections in Rhode Island

septic fuctional inspections Septic Preservation Services have functional inspections today in North Smithfield, Cumberland, Johnston, Lincoln, Glocester, Cranston, and Scituate, Rhode Island. 

 The functional septic 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 schedule a Rhode Island Septic functional inspection or if you have any questions please do contact our office at 877-378-4279 or visit www.septicpreservationservices.com

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Restaurant Grease Trap Cleaning

Septic Preservation Services Septic Preservation Services has both commercial and residential customers and one of our main services to our clients with restaurants is routine grease trap cleaning.  How often a restaurant must have its grease traps pumped varies from town to town.  However, to keep a restaurant running smoothly and free of problems, it is important to have the grease traps checked and cleaned regularly.  Ignoring grease traps can result in backups, clogged sewer systems, or worse.

 We have grease trap cleaning appointments today for customers in Marshfield, Carver, West Bridgewater, Hanover, Plymouth, and Scituate MA.  If you own a restaurant and need to schedule anything from routine scheduled cleaning to an emergency short notice cleaning please do contact our office at 877-378-4279 or visit www.septicpreservation.com

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Septic First Maintenance Inspections in Rhode Island

Septic Preservation Services Septic Preservation Services provides Septic First Maintenance Inspections to customers in 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.  Today we are conducting First Maintenance Inspections in North Smithfield, Cumberland, Cranston, Scituate, Foster, and Coventry, 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

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Title 5 Inspections by Septic Preservation Services

Septic Preservation Services Septic Preservation Services has Title 5 Septic Inspections scheduled today in Hanover, Hanson, Scituate, Hingham, Stoughton, Marshfield, and East Bridgewater, MA.  On-site septic system inspections required are generally required:

 

  • 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.  If you are unsure if you need a Title 5 Septic Inspection or if you have any questions about Title 5 Septic Inspections, either contact your local Board of Health or call our office.  Our knowledgeable staff are always happy to answer any questions you may have and we can schedule a Title 5 Septic Inspection if you require one.  You can reach us at 877-378-4279 or visit www.septicpreservation.com

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Do You Need a Title 5 Inspection by Septic Preservation Services?

Septic Preservation Services Septic Preservation Services has Septic Inspections scheduled today in Marshfield, Scituate, Hanover, Hingham, Hanson, East Bridgewater, Carver, and Middleboro, MA.  If you are selling a home with a septic system in Massachusetts, you will need to have a septic inspection carried out, with a few exceptions and for more infomation see: http://www.mass.gov/eea/agencies/massdep/water/wastewater/septic-systems-title-5.html
Once you have had the inspection done, it will be current for 2 years, so it is usually a good idea to have it done as soon as you know you are selling your home, both to prevent delays later in your sale process but also as an additional selling point on your home.  Buyers will be reassured when you tell them that you have had a septic inspection done. If you need to have a septic inspection or if you have any questions about septic inspections, please do contact our office at 877-378-4279 or visit www.septicpreservation.com

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Septic Preservation Holds Safety Meeting in Norton Today

Septic Preservation ServicesSeptic Preservation Services have a Safety Meeting this morning at their Norton, MA office with personnel coming from Sharon, Attleboro, Easton, Cumberland, MA, and Warwick, Cranston, and Scituate, RI, and dialing in from Biddeford, ME.  We have Safety Audits including job evaluations, 10 hr OSHA Personnel Training, Confined Space Training, Ordering of Safety Equipment and the Lockout/Tagout Program on the agenda.  At Septic Preservation Services the safety of both our personnel and our customers is of the utmost importance.  Please call us with any septic concerns at 877-378-4279 or visit www.septicpreservation.com

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Septic System Pumping Scheduled by Septic Preservation

Septic Preservation ServicesSeptic Preservation Services has septic pumping scheduled today for customers in Hingham, Scituate, Hanson, Marshfield, East Bridgewater, Plymouth, and Carver, MA.  Regularly pumping your septic tank is an essential part of septic system maintenance, and not doing so will lead to septic problems, some of which can be serious if it is left too long between septic pump outs . The amount of time you leave between septic pumping varies on various factors including the size of your septic tank and the number of people using it, but having your septic system pumped every 3 -5 years is generally recommended. If you are unsure if you septic system needs to be pumped, if you have questions about septic pump outs, or if you wish to arrange a septic pumping appointment please do contact our office at 877-378-4279 or visit www.septicpreservation.com

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