Maine

We Can Provide OBD Services and OBD Repairs Statewide in Maine

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Septic Preservation Services is the only statewide contractor on the Wastewater Treatment Plants Certified Maintenance Contractors list provided by the Maine Department of Environmental Protection. This means that we are the only contractor statewide that can provide mechanical OBD Services. As stated on the Maine Department of Environmental Protection website:

“An overboard discharge (OBD) is a discharge to surface waters of the State of domestic pollutants (sanitary wastes or wastewater from household activities generated at residential or commercial locations) that are not conveyed to municipal or quasi-municipal sewerage treatment facilities. The vast majority of OBDs in Maine are associated with residential dwellings and small commercial operations along the coast.”

For more information see http://www.maine.gov/dep/water/wd/OBD/ip_obd.pdf

 

We have OBD services and OBD Repairs scheduled today in Bailey Island, Orr Island, Arrowsic, Phippsburg, West Bath, Harpswell and Bath ME. If you need to arrange an OBD service or an OBD repair please do contact our Biddeford office on 877-378-4279 or visit Septic Preservation Services

Septic Repair Appointments Scheduled Today In Maine

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Septic Preservation Services know that although there are many types of septic systems in use today they are all designed for each site and mostly work on the same principles. A conventional septic system consists of a septic tank, a distribution box and a drainfield, all connected by pipes, called conveyance lines. Your home’s wastewater flows into your septic tank where it is held and solids sink to the bottom and lighter scum floats to the top. The solids and scum are decomposed by bacteria and periodically pumped. The treated wastewater or effluent flows through the distribution box into your drainfield or leach field where it then slowly seeps into the subsurface soil where it is further treated and purified (secondary treatment). A properly functioning septic system does not pollute the groundwater. However a failing septic system can have many unpleasant repercussions such as:

  • cause a serious health threat to your family and neighbors,
  • degrade the environment, especially lakes, streams and groundwater,
  • reduce the value of your property,
  • be very expensive to repair,
  • put thousands of water supply users at risk if you live in a public water supply watershed and fail to maintain your system.”

Therefore if you suspect your septic system is not operating correctly or you have concerns about your system do not put off contacting a professional. Today we have septic repair appointments in Kennebunk, Cape Elizabeth, Biddeford, Arundel, Kennebunk Port and Old Orchard Beach ME. You you need to schedule a septic repair or if you have any questions or concerns about your septic system please do contact us on 877-378-4279 or visit Septic Preservation Services

Septic Inspections In Maine To Provide An Understanding Of Your Septic System’s Condition

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Septic Preservation Services have septic inspections scheduled today for customers in Acton, West Newfield, Parsonsfield, Bar Mills, Buston, Limerick and Gorham Maine. Whether you are buying or selling a property with a septic system or you own a home or commercial business that is supported with a septic system it is always beneficial to have an understanding of the condition of the system. If you own a property with a septic system having an inspection can help you identify current, or future, septic problems and have them repaired or avoided to prevent larger and more expensive issues later on. If you are selling or buying a home with a septic system you can use the inspection to ensure that it is operating properly or if the inspection highlights any problems they can be addressed without causing any delays or issues with a sale later on. If you require a septic inspection in Maine or if you have any questions about septic systems please do contact our office on 877-378-4279 or visit www.septicpreservation.com

Maine

Maine Septic Inspections For Homes And Commercial Properties

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Septic Preservation Services has septic inspections scheduled for customers in Maine. Whether you are selling or buying a home or a commercial property that is supported with its own septic system or if you just want to know the status of your septic system we are able to provide you with thorough and professional septic inspections. Today we have septic inspections scheduled in Bowdoin, Bowdoinham, Topsam, Pownal, Freeport, Libson Falls and Brunswick Maine. If you have questions or concerns about septic systems or which to arrange a septic inspection please do contact our Maine office on 877-378-4279 or visit https://www.septicpreservation.com

We Provide OBD Services and OBD Repairs Statewide in Maine

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Septic Preservation Services is the only statewide contractor on the Wastewater Treatment Plants Certified Maintenance Contractors list provided by the Maine Department of Environmental Protection. This means that we are the only contractor statewide that can provide mechanical OBD Services. As stated on the Maine Department of Environmental Protection website:

“An overboard discharge (OBD) is a discharge to surface waters of the State of domestic pollutants (sanitary wastes or wastewater from household activities generated at residential or commercial locations) that are not conveyed to municipal or quasi-municipal sewerage treatment facilities. The vast majority of OBDs in Maine are associated with residential dwellings and small commercial operations along the coast.”

For more information see:

http://www.maine.gov/dep/water/wd/OBD/ip_obd.pdf

We have OBD services and OBD Repairs scheduled today in Freeport, Harpswell, Brunswick, Orr’s Island, Bailey Island, Phippsburg, Peak’s Island and Portland ME. If you need to arrange an OBD service or an OBD repair please do contact our Biddeford office on 877-378-4279 or visit https://www.septicpreservation.com

Septic System Remediation in Maine

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Septic Preservation Services have extensive experience with septic system remediation. Septic Preservation Services can provide remediation for your septic system using the most financially efficient and environmentally responsible methods available. Whenever possible our goal is to provide our customers with options that will yield high-quality results at a cost-effective price. We value each and every customer and appreciate your business – no matter how big or small the job. Today we are providing septic system remediation at customer locations in Readfield, Farmington, Wales, Jay Winthrop and Windsor ME. If you require septic system remediation or if you have any questions about our services or septic systems please do contact our office on 877-378-4279 or visit https://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 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

Maine DEP Requires All OBD Treatment Plants Must Be On A Service Contract

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Septic Preservation Services have overboard discharge (OBD) services and OBD repairs scheduled today in Harrison, Hebron, Bridgton, Lewiston, West Paris, Turn and Auburn Maine. 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. DEP rule requires all mechanical OBD treatment systems to have an operating alarm system; to maintain a current service contract with a licensed service contractor; and to attach a service tag on or near the treatment system that provides the service contractor’s name and the last date of service. All mechanical systems require power, so be sure that power is supplied to the unit and that it is turned on 7 days a week during the season of use. For more information see: http://www.maine.gov/dep/water/wd/OBD/index.html Septic Preservation Services are the only statewide contractor on the OBD service contractor list supplied by the Maine Department of Environmental Protection. If you need to arrange an overboard discharge service or repair please do contact our office on 877-378-4279 or visit https://www.septicpreservation.com

Septic System Remediation in Maine

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Septic Preservation Services has built a reputation in the septic system industry for septic system remediation which means that we not only successfully repair septic systems but do so with septic systems, equipment and processes which ensure that the environment is protected and repaired. When we are contacted to do a septic system repair once we have assessed the condition of your septic system, we will present you with a range of options designed to correct any identified issues. These may include one or more of the following:

  • Replacement of damaged or missing baffle
  • Installation of effluent filter and service riser
  • Installation of pumping access riser and cover
  • Installation of curtain drains
  • Replacement of deteriorated components
  • Repair or replacement of damaged components
  • Removal of accumulated solids in leach field piping
  • Removal of plant and tree roots in leach field piping
  • Installation and service of the White Knight™ Microbial Inoculator/Generator
  • Diversion of water softener/conditioner backwash discharges
  • Detailed explanation of our Septic Use Guidelines

We want to provide a septic repair that will not only solve your septic problem but also repair the cause of your septic issues in an environmentally conscious manner. Today we have septic system repair appointments in Boothbay, Alna, Tennant’s Harbor, Owls Head, Friendship, Bremen and Waldoboro Maine. If you have any questions about septic system remediation or septic repairs please do contact our office on 877-378-4279 or visit https://www.septicpreservation.com