Septic System Installation Completion To Include Hydroseeding

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Septic Preservation Services is completing a septic installation in Attleboro MA by hydroseeding the installation location after the excavation, installation and backfiill has taken place. Hydroseeding is a very effective way to restore a lawn to a full and green state after we have excavated and installed a septic system. We will generally mix grass seed, fertilizer and mulch and then spray this mixture onto prepared soil. We have an excellent reputation in the region for quality work and we ensure that our septic system installations are professionally done from the initial septic design or installation consultation to the final ground work to ensure that we leave our customers satisfied with our work from beginning to end. We have recently installed septic systems in Norton, Northborough, Franklin and Holliston MA. If you would be interested in a septic system installation or wish to schedule an appointment please do contact our Norton office on 877-378-4279 or visit www.septicpreservation.com

How To Extend The Life Of Your Maine OBD

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Septic Preservation Services has OBD (Overboard Discharge) Services and Repairs scheduled today in West Kennebunk, Biddeford, Old Orchard Beach, Cape Elizabeth, Portland and Wells 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 on 877-378-4279 or visit https://www.septicpreservation.com

Septic System Services Let Property Owners Relax And Put Their Feet Up

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Septic Preservation Services know that most property owners who have a septic system do not want to spend a lot of time, money or effort maintaining or even thinking about their septic system. Therefore we provide regular septic system services for our customers so they can put their feet up and no longer worry about septic system maintenance. Septic services are an ideal way for property owners to be totally confident that their septic system maintenance is being done without having to concern themselves about it. We maintain, check and monitor the septic system and notify our customer if we find anything that may be a problem in the future which can prevent small septic problems becoming large and expensive septic failures. We provide preventive maintenance services to both commercial and residential customers all over the region. Today we have septic system services scheduled for customers in Canton, Stoughton, Hanover, Hingham, Scituate and Sharon MA. If you would be interested in a septic service or if you have any questions please do contact our Norton office on 877-378-4279 or visit www.septicpreservation.com

Septic Inspection and Well Water Sample Taken in Acushnet MA

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Septic Preservation Services often provides septic inspections for customers whose property is not on town sewer. Septic Inspections are required:

  • Within 2 years before a sale. If weather conditions prevent inspection at the time of a sale, the inspection must take place within 6 months afterward.
  • When there is a proposed change to the facility which requires a building or occupancy permit.
  • Any change in the footprint of a building, to make sure that new building construction will not take place on top of any system components or on the system’s reserve area.
  • For large systems with a design flow of 10,000 to 15,000 gallons per day or more at full build-out, on the basin schedule shown in 310 CMR 15.301(6), and every five years thereafter.
  • Every 3 years for shared systems.
  • When the property is divided, or ownership of 2 or more properties is combined.
  • When MassDEP or the local Board of Health orders an inspection.

Most regularly we carry out septic inspections for customers who are selling their homes which have a septic system that has not been tested in the last two years. Today in addition to providing the usual septic inspection we are also taking a well water sample for a customer in Acushnet, MA. As stated on the Mas Gov website:

“There are a number of situations where the inspector will not be able to determine if the system passes or fails..A second set of situations involve septic tank and soil absorption systems that are too close to drinking water supplies, drinking water supply tributaries, public and private water supply wells. In these situations, the systems are deemed to be failed unless the Board of Health (in conjunction with the public water supplier in the case of public surface water supplies and their tributaries) determines that the systems are functioning in a manner that protects the public health and safety and the environment. Again, the system inspector can NOT make this evaluation. The information collected during the inspection and the guidance provided by the Department will be used by the Board of Health to make the determination. The system inspector can assist the Board of Health in the case of septic tanks and soil absorption systems located less than 100 feet from a private drinking water well by arranging to have the well tested for fecal coliform bacteria, ammonia, nitrogen, and nitrate nitrogen.”

For more information see https://www.mass.gov/guides/guidance-for-the-inspection-of-on-site-sewage-disposal-systems-0

At Septic Preservation Services we have been providing septic inspections in the region for many years and we can provide the additional services such as taking a well water sample and taking it to be tested for fecal coliform bacteria, ammonia, nitrogen, and nitrate nitrogen. We have other septic inspections today, in addition to the Acushnet inspection, in Berkley, Lakeville, Norton, Taunton and Middleboro MA. If you require a thorough septic inspection or have questions about septic inspections please do contact our office on 877-378-4279 or visit https://www.septicpreservation.com

Septic Repairs Are Often Required Because Poor Choices Are Made When ‘Flushing’

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Septic Preservation Services would prefer to provide education to its customers, where possible, to prevent them from having to call us out for unnecessary septic repairs which could have been avoided if the property owner knew more about how to use their septic system. One of the main things that homeowners need to consider is what not to introduce to their septic system. Somethings seem clear – do not flush clothing, cat litter, toys, tools, diapers. These are all items that can clog your system which can possibly lead to a breakdown and will certainly result in your needing to have your system pumped more regularly than usual. However what may not seem as obvious are other items that should not be flushed either such as ‘flushable’ wipes, feminine hygiene products, fats, oils and grease. These are also items that can clog your system and fill it up too quickly. Also household cleaners, bleach, paint and some medications like acne lotions should not be introduced to your septic system because they can harm the biological activity that is essential for your septic system to operate correctly. We have septic repairs scheduled today, some of which could have been avoided following the above advice, in Fairhaven, Fall River, Westport, New Bedford, Seekonk and Swansea MA. If you require a septic repair or if you have any questions about your septic system please do contact us on 877-378-4279 or visit https://www.septicpreservation.com

Septic Installation For Commercial Customer in Attleboro MA

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Septic Preservation Services provides many septic installations for both residential and commercial customers each year. With the ever increasing amount of building work happening in New England and the trend for renovations the need for septic system installations has never been higher. Not all of these new builds and renovated properties are on town sewer so they require their own private septic system. We provide assistance from initial septic design to getting permits and authorizations to dig safe and then the physical installation. We have experience installing many types of septic system so you can be sure that you will have a system that best suits your requirements and those of your property. Today we are starting a septic installation for a commercial customer in Attleboro MA. We have recently installed other septic systems in Wrentham, Plainfield, Orange and Boxborough MA. If you require a septic installation or if you have any questions about septic systems please do contact our Norton office on 877-378-4279 or visit https://www.septicpreservation.com

Septic Repairs in Maine to Preserve The Environment

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Septic Preservation Services know that Maine is a beautiful place to live with diverse environments so whether you live on a mountainside or on the coast it needs to be protected. If your property has a private sewage disposal system or septic system you need to be a responsible citizen and ensure that it is well maintained and kept in good repair. Failing septic systems and cesspools can contaminate drinking water, shellfish beds, and beaches. We are available to provide septic repairs and inspections with our prompt, professional and knowledgeable technicians being only a phone call away. Today we have septic repairs scheduled in Limerick, Buxton, Bar Mills, West Newfield, Parsonfield and Acton Maine. If you require a septic repair or f you have any questions about septic repairs please do contact our office on 877-378-4279 or visit https://www.septicpreservation.com

When Should You Have Your Septic System Pumped?

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Septic Preservation Services are always available for property owners who need advice about their septic system. If you own a septic system it is important that it is properly maintained. The most important septic system maintenance is having your septic system pumped. How often you need to pump the solids out of your septic tank depends on factors including:

  • the number of people in your household;
  • the amount of wastewater generated (based on the number of people in the household and the amount of water used); and,
  • the volume of solids in the wastewater (e.g., using a garbage disposal will increase the amount of solids).
  • the size of your septic tank

Generally you should have your septic system pumped every 3-5 years but the above factors can dramatically change this. For example is you have, and use, a garbage disposal your system will need to be pumped annually. Today we have septic pumping scheduled in East Brookfield, Spencer, Ware, Oxford, Sturbridge and Brimfield MA. If you need a septic pump out or if you have questions about you septic system please do contact our Norton office on 877-378-4279 or visit https://www.septicpreservation.com

Septic System Installation Starting in Westport

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Septic Preservation Services provide many customers with a septic system installation and then maintain that relationship with providing ongoing preventative maintenance. Our customers choose to continue to work with us because they know that Septic Preservation Services provide excellent, knowledgeable, professional service from start to finish. We know that initial proper installation is key to the proper operation and lifespan of your septic system. Septic Preservation Services has the expertise and experience to install your septic system properly based on local and state requirement. Our experienced installers and repair staff understand the strict requirements placed on septic repair and installs and ensure our work meets these requirements. Septic Preservation Services takes great pride in our ability to handle most any residential and commercial septic system installation, from the smallest cottage to the largest commercial project. We have recently installed residential and commercial septic systems in Otis, Dudley, Westford and Middleboro MA and today we are starting a septic system installation for a commercial building in Westport MA. If you require a septic installation or if you have any questions about septic installations or septic systems please do contact our Norton office on 877-378-4279 or visit https://www.septicpreservation.com