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Septic Inspections in Maine

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Septic Preservation Services has septic inspections scheduled today in Jay, Readfield, Winthrop, Farmington, Gardiner, Oakland, Whitefield, and Windsor, ME. We regularly have inspections for customers who are selling a property with a septic system so they require a septic inspection to be done. We have excellent working relationships with many realtors in the region who recommend Septic Preservation Services to their clients because they are confident in the service we provide, and are happy to work with us repeatedly. 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

Overboard Discharge Services by Septic Preservation Services

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Septic Preservation Services has Overboard Discharge (OBD) Services scheduled in Islesboro, Belfast, Belmont, Waldoboro, Friendship, Owl’s Head, Hermon, and Alna, ME today. It is always advisable to have your septic system serviced and well maintained to ensure it is working correctly and to extend its ‘life’. 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

Title 5 Inspections Today with Septic Preservation

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Septic Preservation Services has a Title 5 Septic Inspections scheduled today in Norwell, Hanson, Marshfield, West Bridgewater, Norton, Raynham, and Taunton, MA. The steps below are included on a septic system inspection:

General layout of the system components (location of the building sewer, septic tank or cesspool, distribution box and leaching field)
Type of use (e.g., house, school, retail space), Title 5 design flow, and whether the facility is presently occupied
Analysis of the criteria specified in Title 5 that indicate system failure, and, for large systems, those which indicate threats to public health and the environment;
Water use records from the previous two years, if available
A description of the septic tank, including its condition, approximate age, thickness of grease/scum layer, and other relevant information
A characterization of the distribution box and dosing tanks with pumps, if any, such as condition and evidence of solids carryover or backup
The condition of the soil absorption system including, any signs of hydraulic failure.

If you need to have a Title 5 Septic Inspection or if you have any questions please do contact our office at 877-378-4279 or visit www.septicpreservation.com

Septic System 101

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How does your septic system actually work? If you live in a rural area which does not have a centralized sewer system, you most likely have a private septic system. Basically nature and technology combines to treat the wastewater from your household plumbing system including bathroom, kitchen, laundry and any other drains your home possesses.

A typical septic system includes a septic tank and a drainfield which can also be referred to as a leach field or soil absorption field.

The wastewater from your home is sent to the septic tank through one main drainage pipe. The septic tank is a buried water-tight container usually made of concrete, fiberglass or polyethylene. It holds the wastewater and allows the solids to settle to the bottom, forming sludge, and the oils and grease float to the top and form scum. Natural organisms in the septic tank will digest the organic matter. The idea is not to let the sludge and scum leave the tank and enter the leachfield. Compartments and a t-shaped outlet help make that happen.

The liquid wastewater, called effluent, leaves the septic tank and enters the leachfield. The leachfield is a shallow, covered excavation created in unsaturated soil. Engineering plans are required for the best placement of the septic tank and leachfield on the property. The pretreated effluent is discharged through piping onto the porous surface of the leachfield and filtered through the soil. The soil treats the wastewater as it percolates through the soil and eventually joins the groundwater. If the drainfield is overloaded with too much wastewater, it could flood, causing the sewage to flow to the surface or backup into the house. The wastewater percolates into the soil, naturally removing coliform bacteria, viruses and nutrients.

Maintenance is a key component to keeping your septic system functioning properly. Pumping your septic tank, generally every 3 years, depending on your household size and habits, is essential.

Call Septic Preservation Services to schedule a pumping or join their septic maintenance program. They can answer all your questions. You can reach them at 877-378-4279 or visit www.septicpreservation.com

Septic Cleaning by Septic Preservation Services

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Septic Preservation Services has septic cleaning scheduled in Burrillville, Glocester, Smithfield, Johnston, Coventry, East Greenwich, and Cranston, RI. To ensure that your septic system continues to work correctly and to increase the lifespan of your septic system, it is advisable to maintain your septic system. This includes cleaning and pumping to flush out sludge and scum, which don’t drain like effluent. If you need to schedule a septic cleaning or have any questions please do contact our office at 877-378-4279 or visit www.septicpreservation.com

Septic System Problems Repaired by Septic Preservation Services

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Septic Preservation Services has septic repairs scheduled in Bridgton, Lewiston, Gray, Freeport, North Yarmouth, North Bridgton, Harrison, and Hebron, ME. If you have concerns that your septic system may not be working correctly, it is inadvisable to wait to have the problem looked at. Signs that you may have a septic system problem are, muddy soil or pools of wastewater around your septic tank or soil absorption system, sewage smells around your system or inside your house, and backups when you do laundry, take showers, or flush the toilet. Septic Preservation Services are experienced in diagnosing septic system problems and then fixing them. If you need a septic system repair or if you have any questions please do contact our office at 877-378-4279 or visit www.septicpreservation.com

Septic Preservation Offers Wide Range of Septic System Services

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Septic Preservation Services has septic system services scheduled today in Rowley, Boxford, Groveland, Middleton, North Reading, Lynnfield, Westford, Acton, and Carlisle, MA. We schedule septic system services on a quarterly, biannual or annual basis depending on the system and customer requirements.

03/06/10 Septic Preservation Services has septic system services scheduled today in Rowley, Boxford, Groveland, Middleton, North Reading, Lynnfield, Westford, Acton and Carlisle MA. We schedule septic system services on a quarterly, biannual or annual basis depending on the system and customer requirements. We provide a range of septic system services including Singulair Service, FAST Service, Sand Filter Service, Fuji Clean system service and Advanced treatment unit service. We take the hassle of septic system maintenance away so you can be confident that your septic system is being well maintained without having to remember to arrange appointments or even be present for the service. If you want to know more about the benefits of septic system services or if you wish to schedule an appointment please do contact our office.

We take the hassle of septic system maintenance away so you can be confident that your septic system is being well maintained without having to remember to arrange appointments or even be present for the service. If you want to know more about the benefits of septic system services or if you wish to schedule an appointment please do contact our office at 877-378-4279 or visit www.septicpreservation.com

Septic Functional Inspections in Rhode Island Today

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Septic Preservation Services has septic functional inspection appointments today in Smithfield, Johnston, Cumberland, Scituate, Foster, Coventry and Hopkinton, 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.septicpreservation.com

Commercial Property Title 5 Inspection

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Septic Preservation Services has Title 5 Inspections scheduled today in West Bridgewater, Berkley, Lakeville, Freetown, Rochester, Acushnet, Mattapoisett, and Fairhaven, MA. Most of the inspections are required because properties that are being sold have a septic system, but one of the Title 5 Inspections we are conducting is for a commercial property. This restaurant is expanding and adding seating so the owners need a new septic inspection to be carried out. As stated by the The Official Website of the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs for Massachusetts:

“A system must be inspected upon any change of use or increase in design flow, BUT ONLY IF the change or expansion also requires a building permit or occupancy permit from the local building inspector . Examples include adding a bedroom to a house, adding seats to a restaurant, or changing the type of business operating at a commercial location. Check with the Building Department and/or Board of Health to find out if your situation requires a building or occupancy permit which will trigger a system inspection.

Any change in the footprint of a building also requires an inspection to determine the location of the system, to ensure that construction will not be located on top of any system components or on the reserve area. If official records are available to determine the location of the system components, this requirement may be waived. Check with your local Board of Health.”
If you are unsure whether you need a Title 5 Inspection either check with the Building Department and/or Board of Health or contact our office. If you need to schedule a Title 5 Inspection please do contact our office at 877-378-4279 or visit www.septicpreservation.com

Septic System Odors

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Septic system odors can have many causes. Some can be minor, others more serious. In cold weather, the causes can vary. Pinpointing the source of the smell is usually the first step. Downdrafts from the vent pipe on the roof may cause odor, but would vary with weather conditions and wind and subside as the day warms.

There could be a problem with a frozen drainfield, blocked tank inlet or outlet, or other blocked pipes. Backup may occur in the home if this is the case. Check the lowest drain in the system first. Call a professional right away if you suspect this is the problem.

Long, persistent odors and wet spots over the tank and drainfield could mean septic system failure. Check for effluent outside and wet spots where the grass may be particularly lush.

Does it smell right near the house? Broken pipes or leaky pipes could account for this. Effluent could be leaking out of the pipe and running along the pipe trench rather than through the pipe itself. Blocked pipes could also be the problem forcing the sewage back toward the home.

The best course of action is to call a professional right away. 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.

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

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