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Septic Preservation Services Performs Septic Repairs

Septic Preservation Services Septic Preservation Services has septic repairs scheduled today in Attleboro, North Attleboro, Mansfield, Foxboro, Franklin, Sharon, and Stoughton, MA. Customers call to report a number of septic problems including:

 

  • Muddy soil or pools of wastewater around your septic tank or soil absorption system.
  • Sewage smells around your system or inside your house.
  • Backups when you do laundry, take showers, or flush the toilet.

Septic Preservation services has experience with septic repairs on the various parts of a septic system.  A conventional septic system includes a septic tank, distribution box, and soil absorption system (SAS).  The septic tank separates the solid and liquid wastes, and the SAS provides additional treatment before distributing the wastewater to the ground.  We can diagnose and repair various septic issues including septic pump repair, sewage grinder pump repair, leach field repair, drainfield issues, d-box and sewage pump repair.  If you have a septic concern or if you need to schedule a repair please do contact our office at 877-378-4279 or visit www.septicpreservation.com

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Septic Preservation Services Schedules Septic System Services Today

Septic Preservation Services Septic Preservation Services have septic system service appointments today in Raynham, Taunton, Norton, Berkley, Dighton, Rehoboth, and Bridgewater, MA.  We carry out services on septic systems on a quarterly, biannual or annual basis depending on the system and customer requirements.  We have experience with septic services including FAST service, Singulair service, sand filter service, cesspool service, jet system service, Fuji Clean system service and advanced treatment unit service.  If your septic system needs a service or if you have any questions please do contact our office at 877-378-4279 or visit www.septicpreservation.com

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Overboard Discharge Services by Septic Preservation

Septic Preservation Services Septic Preservation Services have overboard discharge services scheduled in Bremen, Friendship, Waldoboro, Alna, Owls Head, Union, and Windsor, ME today. 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

winter septic system

Protecting Your Septic System During the Winter Months

winter septic systemHow can you protect your septic system during the winter months?  Freezing can become an issue when the temperatures start to drop. The most vulnerable components are the pipes leading from the house into the septic tank.  Leaky fixtures such as faucets and toilets can keep a steady drip through the pipes which could freeze, blocking the pipes.  Other components which can potentially freeze are the tank, pipes leading to the drainfield and the drainfield itself.

Snow itself is a great insulator over your septic tank and leachfield.  Make sure you do not drive over your tank and leachfield.  Compacted snow can drive down the frost and increase your chances of freezing.  Driving over your leachfield and septic system is never a good idea in any season.  It can lead to damage to your system.    Grass is always a good choice for over your septic system or mulch if grass is not available.  It is a great insulator without deep roots to interfere with or damage your system.

Systems which are in use have a lesser possibility of freezing since liquid is always flowing through the system.  Homes which are used seasonally or sporadically have  a greater risk for freezing since the system is dormant much of the time.

Fixing leaky faucets and toilets before winter sets in can greatly lessen your chances of freezing occurring and also conserve water.  This can save you from costly repairs down the road.

If you suspect you have a problem, call a professional right away.  Septic Preservation Services has 24 emergency services for help with any septic emergency.  They can evaluate your system and make repairs if needed.   They also offer a great maintenance program to keep your septic system running smoothly year round.  Call them with all your questions at 877-378-4279 or visit www.septicpreservation.com

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Title 5 Inspection Requirements

Septic Preservation Services Septic Preservation Services have Title 5 Inspections scheduled today in Fairhaven, Westport, Mattapoisett, Marion, New Bedford, Freetown, Acushnet and Seekonk, MA.  It states on the Massachusetts Official Website of the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs that on-site system 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. For example, no inspection is required if the owner has signed an enforceable agreement with the Board of Health to upgrade the system, connect to a sanitary sewer, or connect to a shared system within two years.”
For more information see their website or please contact our office. If you need to schedule a Title 5 Septic Inspection please do contact us at 877-378-4279 or visit www.septicpreservation.com

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Septic Preservation is Expert on Septic Repairs

Septic Preservation Services Septic Preservation Services have septic repairs scheduled today in Bailey Island, Orr’s Island, Harpswell, Phippsburg, Arrowsic, Bath, Westport Island and Richmond, ME.  We have experience working on many septic systems with various problems including issues with septic pumps, leach or drain fields, D-Box and OBD.  If you have concerns that your septic system is not working correctly it is not advisable to wait to have it looked at.  Signs that your system has problems could be sewage smells in your property, toilet or drain backup, slow running drains, puddling on your leach field, and very lush or green leach field compared to the rest of your yard. s If you have questions or wish to schedule an appointment please do contact our office at 877-378-4279 or visit www.septicpreservation.com

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Septic System Maintenance with Septic Preservation

Septic Preservation Services Septic Preservation Services have septic system maintenance scheduled today in Foxboro, Mansfield, Lakeville, North Attleboro, Sharon, Seekonk, Swansea, and Rehoboth, MA.  We have regular service and maintenance appointments with many clients in Massachusetts on a quarterly, biannual or annual basis, dependent on the system and clients’ requirements.  If you would like to feel confident that your septic system is going to be maintained on a regular basis, it may be a good idea to contact Septic Preservation Services to discuss our services.  For more information or to schedule an appointment please do contact our office at 877-378-4279 or visit www.septicpreservation.com

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Septic Preservation Experts on Title 5 Requirements

Septic Preservation Services Septic Preservation Services have Title 5 Septic Inspections scheduled today in Oxford, Sturbridge, Spencer, Millbury, Paxton, Ware, and Orange, MA.  On site septic system 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.

 

For more information see The Official Website of the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs.
If you need a septic inspection or you have questions about septic inspections or Title 5 please do contact our office at 877-378-4279 or visit www.septicpreservation.com

Commercial septic system

Tips for Commercial Septic System Property Owners

Commercial septic system

Most of the customer care information that you will find online with regard to septic systems is geared toward residential consumers.

Commercial septic system users have a completely unique set of guidelines, care tips and maintenance schedules that they need to adhere to in order to keep their systems in healthy running order. There are many commercial businesses that use septic systems including restaurants, schools, hospitals, beauty shops and laundry facilities.

Wastewater and Water Usage

One of the biggest concerns for both residential and commercial clients is water usage and the amount of wastewater it adds to the system. Commercial systems that discharge less than 10,000 gallons of sanitary wastewater each day fall under the Massachusetts Title 5 regulation and all of the associated requirements. This includes Title 5 Inspections and rules regarding cleaning, usage and pumping, as well as repairs or upgrades of failed systems.

However, commercial systems that discharge industrial wastewater or anything other than sanitary wastewater must first store the non-sanitary wastewater in an industrial wastewater holding tank. These businesses must apply for a permit to use the industrial wastewater holding tank. Any sanitary wastewater from these same commercial businesses can continue to be discharged into an on-site system. The point is just to separate the non-sanitary wastewater from the on-site system for proper processing.

Industry-Specific Issues

Certain types of commercial businesses must address specific issues that are related to their unique industry. For example, according to Massachusetts State Law, printers, photo processors and dry cleaners must be certified under the Environmental Results Program (ERP), which is a program for streamlined permitting and compliance, due to the types of chemicals and industrial waste produced by their facilities. Other types of businesses will have other types of requirements under the law.

Beauty Shops

Under Massachusetts law, these facilities are able to utilize a septic system for toilet waste and regular shampoo water as long as they are using less than the 10,000 gallons per day limit. Wastewater that comes from chemical treatments, such as hair color, perms, straighteners, etc., must be store in an industrial wastewater holding tank with a permit from MassDEP. To faciliate this, beauty shop owners can choose to direct all sinks to the holding tank or use a special sink that has been separately plumbed for use with chemical treatments to ensure that the wastewater goes to the holding tank.

Hospitals

As long as it remains under the 10,000 gallon per day threshold, hospitals can send all sanitary wastewater from sinks, showers, toilets and laundry to a septic system. In most cases, however, hospitals will use much more than 10,000 gallons per day. Lab waste is considered to be industrial wastewater and must be stored in a MassDEP permitted holding tank.

Laundry Facilities

Again, as long as sink and toilet waste are sanitary and under the 10,000 gallons per day maximum, this type of business can send their wastewater to an on-site septic system. However, any wastewater from the laundry itself must be stored in a permitted MassDEP industrial wastewater holding tank. Businesses that offer both laundry and drycleaning services must fall under the regulation of a Dry Cleaner and are required to be certified under the ERP.

Office Buildings

As long as no chemicals or otherwise considered industrial wastewater is being produced, most office buildings are eligible to use an on-site septic system for sanitary wastewater that results from toilet waste, sinks and showers as long as it is under the 10,000 gallons per day limit. In this case, no other permitting or certification would be required.

Restaurants

Sanitary wastewater under 10,000 gallons per day can be discharged into a septic system if it comes from sink or toilet waste. Due to the food preparation and cooking that goes on in this type of business, all restaurants are required by Massachusetts State Law to install grease traps that can handle the wastewater that comes from the food preparation stations in the kitchen. All restaurant grease traps should be inspected on a monthly basis and must be cleaned once the grease level hits 25% of capacity or every three months.

Grocery Stores

As long as they use less than 10,000 gallons of water per day, grocery stores can discharge the wastewater from sinks and toilets to a septic system. Food preparation areas must have grease traps installed and, as with restaurants, should be inspected monthly and cleaned every three months or when the grease level reaches 25% of capacity.

Call a Professional Service

If you run a commercial business in the State of Massachusetts, you should contact a professional septic system service to ensure that you are working within the parameters of local law. Septic Preservation Services has over 15 years of experience servicing, inspecting, repairing and cleaning septic systems for commercial and residential customers all over Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire and Maine.  Call us today at 877-378-4279 or visit www.septicpreservation.com  for a professional consultation and evaluation of your septic system and help you stay on top of it all with our Preventative Maintenance Program.

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Septic Preservation Services Performing Septic Cleaning

Septic Preservation Services  Septic Preservation Services has septic cleaning scheduled for customers today in North Smithfield, Cumberland, Foster, Glocester, Lincoln, Johnston and Scituate, RI.  Carrying out regular maintenance on your septic system will ensure its longevity and help prevent costly repairs.  If you need to arrange septic cleaning for your septic system or if you have any questions please do contact our office at 877-378-4279 or visit www.septicpreservation.com