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Service Maintenance Schedules by Septic Preservation

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Septic Preservation Services has many clients on service maintenance schedules. We service our clients’ septic systems on a quarterly, biannual, or annual basis, depending on their needs and those of their septic system. Proper servicing and maintenance of your septic system will ensure that it lasts longer and will not need unexpected repairs. There are also some steps that you and your family can take to help the longevity of your septic system:

Minimize the use of the garbage disposal
Do not put grease down your drains
Spread loads of laundry out over time rather than doing multiple loads in a short period of time, and use liquid detergents rather than powdered detergents
Avoid excessively long showers
Avoid leaving tap water running when shaving, brushing teeth or doing other personal or household tasks
Do not flush medications, harmful chemicals, excessive amounts of bleach, harsh drain cleaners or degreasers
Have the septic tank pumped at least every three years
Do not add any septic systems cleaners, enzymes or additives
Remove water conditioning backwash discharges from the spetic system
Do not plant trees and shrubs over leach fields
Do not flush personal products, paper towels, wipes or diapers
Do not clean or rinse paint brushes in the sinks
Equip all hot tubs, spas, whirlpool baths, etcetera with drain limiting valves that will only allow five gallons per minute to drain from fixture
Do not drive vehicles over leach fields

At septic preservation services we provide education in addition to services to help our customers maintain their septic systems. Today we have septic services for septic systems including Singulair Services, Sand Filter Services, FAST Service, and Advanced Treatment Services in Tiverton, Portsmouth, Little Compton, Middletown, Jamestown, and North Kingstown, Rhode Island. If you need to schedule a service or if you have any questions please do contact our office at 877-378-4279 or visit www.septicpreservation.com

Meet Bob Silva

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Who are the hardworking people behind the scenes at Septic Preservation Services? We are starting a series to introduce the people of Septic Preservation Services and what they do.

We begin with the founder of SPS, Bob Silva. Bob Silva started the company after working in manufacturing for 2 decades. Bob felt that customers deserved a better level of professionalism, as well as a higher degree of technical knowledge given the tougher environmental regulations that are being imposed on property owners.

He brings with him a mechanical engineering degree from the University of MA at Dartmouth. As the founder of SPS, his main role is to support his team with professional advice, the resources they need to do their jobs, promote a safe environment, and challenge them to continuously improve. He is highly successful in what he does. In this business, he has faced many challenges and situations. He believes that high strength commercial wastewater from coffee processing plants, breweries, and car washes, have been the most interesting and challenging projects he has dealt with.

He also shares some fun facts and funny stories he has encountered over the years. As told by Bob, ” I was once called by a home owner at 3 AM because she heard gurgling from the toilet as she was sick all night. When I arrived in the morning, there was a mushroom shaped cloud of bubbles over the house 60 ft in diameter. It turned out the woman’s husband was trying to help because she was sick, and did some laundry. He thought the more soap the better. Boy, was he wrong. A second funny story involves another call at 2 AM from Stow,MA, when a couple called because they saw a bear dancing on their front lawn. It turned out to be a pile of soap suds because their daughter dropped a bottle of shampoo in the shower.” He has many stories he could share, but lastly Bob shared this story, ” It is about a customer that kept putting things down the toilet they should not have. After educating the customer several times, we were assured that his family would not keep putting trash into the system. When we arrived and pulled the trash out of the tank once again, the man’s daughter, about age 7, started yelling and hitting her younger brother, about age 5. Apparently,she had flushed one of his GI Joe’s down the toilet and in turn he was flushing her Barbie Doll clothes. This concluded the septic war.”

Bob really enjoys his job and truly feels good about helping people. He feels from time to time they come across people, who through no fault of their own, really need a helping hand, and it is nice to be able to provide it. Outside of work he enjoys camping, fishing, photography, hiking, sailing, and snorkeling.

Stay tuned to meet the rest of the Septic Preservation team.

Septic Preservation Services is ready to help you with all your septic needs. Call them at 877-378-4279 or visit www.septicpreservation.com

Septic Preservation Has Septic Inspections in Maine Today

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Septic Preservation Services has septic inspections scheduled in Arrowsic, Phippsburg, Orr’s Island, Bailey Island, Westport Island, Boothbay, Bath, and West Bath, Maine today. Our licensed inspectors have extensive experience working in the region and within each town’s specific inspection requirements. It is always advisable to use an inspector who has local knowledge and experience. 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

Septic System Remediation by Septic Preservation Services

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Septic Preservation Services have septic system remediation scheduled today in Bridgewater, Middleborough, Taunton, Lakeville, Freetown, Berkley, Dighton, and Norton, MA. We offer extensive experience and our qualified technicians can identify problems with your current septic system and usually suggest multiple solutions to your septic system concerns. If you require remediation for your septic system, or if you have any questions about septic system remediation please do contact our office at 877-378-4279 or visit www.septicpreservation.com

Septic Repairs Are Priority at Septic Preservation

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All Clear Septic & Wastewater Services Septic Preservation Services wishes all Mothers a belated happy Mother’s Day for yesterday. We all want to ensure that our mothers are looked after and sometimes practicalities are more essential than flowers or chocolates. If a septic system needs a repair, it is always inadvisable to wait.

“If a septic system is properly sited, is working properly, and has been maintained regularly, it will effectively and efficiently remove disease-causing bacteria. With one-third of the U.S. population using septic systems, over 1 trillion gallons of waste per year is disposed of below the ground’s surface from individual septic systems. Nutrients from failing septic systems can also cause serious health problems. For example, nitrate poses a significant threat to the health of human infants. When ingested, nitrate can interfere with the blood’s ability to carry oxygen, causing methemoglobinemia or “blue baby” syndrome. Inadequately treated sewage from failing septic systems poses a significant threat to drinking water and human health because diseases and infections may be transferred to people and animals directly and immediately. Dysentery, hepatitis, typhoid fever, and acute gastrointestinal illness are some of the more serious examples. Inadequately treated sewage from failing septic systems is the most frequently reported cause of groundwater contamination.” – The Official Website of the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs Massachusetts.
It is unlikely that your septic problem will have such severe repercussions unless it is ignored, but if left too long, a minor repair can become a septic failure, which can lead to unpleasant and unhealthy results. We have septic repairs scheduled today in Attleboro, Mansfield, Sharon, Franklin, Foxboro, Stoughton, and Canton, MA. If you need to schedule a septic repair or if you have any questions please do contact us at 877-378-4279 or visit www.septicpreservation.com

Specialized Septic Cleaning by Septic Preservation Services

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Septic Preservation Services has Septic Cleaning scheduled for customers today in Barrington, Tiverton, Little Compton, Portsmouth, Middletown, Jamestown, and Narragansett, RI. Getting your tanks cleaned on a regular basis will help to improve the efficiency of your septic system and keep it running smooth. Unfortunately, there are a lot of “quick service” pumping companies in the area that might seem to save money up front, but will actually cost property owners down the road. Septic Preservation Services takes pride in the work that we do, utilizing specialized miniature equipment to locate specific areas of your system, such as a sewer cam, that is used to investigate the inside of your sewer lines, and jetting equipment, to clean the pipes within the leach field. If you need to schedule septic cleaning or if you have any questions about septic cleaning please do contact our office at 877-378-4279 or visit www.septicpreservation.com

Septic System Repair Appointments Today

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Septic Preservation Services has septic repair appointments for customers today in Bellingham, Franklin, Foxboro, Blackstone, Uxbridge, Wrentham, and Millis, MA. Customers contact us for many reasons for septic repairs. Often customers need our technicians to first diagnose the problem and then make suggestions on ways to fix the issue. One of our septic repairs today is for a property whose septic system had a conditional pass after its Title 5 Inspection was carried out. As specified on the Massachusetts Official website of the executive office of energy and environmental affairs:

“A system with specific components that need repair or replacement would qualify for a conditional pass. Examples of system components eligible for a conditional pass include a metal or cracked septic tank, a broken or obstructed pipe, or an uneven distribution box.

When the system component has been repaired or replaced, the Board of Health must issue a Certificate of Compliance confirming that the corrective work has been done.”
We are repairing an uneven distribution box and broken pipe in this instance. If you need a septic repair, whether it is a small repair or large replacement job, please do contact our office. Our knowledgeable staff will be able to answer any questions you may have and schedule an appointment if required. You can reach us at 877-378-4279 or visit www.septicpreservation.com

Drain Cleaners and Your Septic System

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Drain cleaners can be an easy choice when your kitchen or bathroom drain becomes clogged, but they are not a great choice for the health of your septic system. Septic systems rely on natural bacteria to treat wastewater. The harsh chemicals found in drain cleaners can kill the beneficial bacteria needed by your septic system to process wastewater.

Chemical drain cleaners are one of the most dangerous of all the cleaning products on the market to human health. Most contain very corrosive ingredients such as sulfuric acid, lye, and bleach that can burn your eyes and skin. They can be fatal if ingested and these cleaning products are required by law to carry a warning label listing their harsh ingredients. Care must be taken to keep these out of the reach of children.

Even very low amounts of a drain cleaner used in a septic system results in significant decreases in concentrations of Coliform bacteria and a decrease in PH when higher concentrations are used. It could take up to 48 hours for bacteria population to recover to original levels. If you must use a harsh drain cleaner, it is a good idea to flush a box of baking soda down the toilet after to neutralize the acids in the drain cleaner.

What is a solution to your clogged drains? The best remedy is to prevent drains from being clogged by having good catch basins in all the drains of the home. Purchasing inexpensive plastic or metal screens for the drains can keep many wastes from going down the drain including hair and food products. Food scraps as well as oils and grease should never be allowed down the drain.

Most clogs occur about 6 inches below the drain opening in the trap. Taking apart and cleaning this area can remove the clog. Plungers can also be helpful in removing a clogged drain. If that doesn’t work, a snake or auger can be put down the drain to remove the blockage. Clean-out ports can be removes to help access the clog. If no luck, it’s always best to call a professional who has the equipment and expertise to get the job done.

If you feel you must use a chemical drain cleaner, look for an enzyme-based cleaner. Less harsh and more natural cleaners are becoming more and more popular and there are more choices available. They are more gentle on your system. You can also try a homemade recipe: Pour 1/2 cup salt and 1/2 cup baking soda down the clogged drain. Then pour 6 cups vinegar after salt & baking soda. Let stand for 1/2 hour then pour kettle of boiling water down drain. Repeat twice a year for trouble free drains.

Septic Preservation Services can help you with any of your septic system questions. Call 877-378-4279 or visit www.septicpreservation.com

Overboard Discharge Services by Septic Preservation

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Septic Preservation Services has overboard discharge (OBD) service appointments today in Kittery, Kittery Point, Berwick, North Berwick, Wells, Kennebunk, Kennebunk Port, and Cape Neddick, ME. For more information regarding OBDs see:

https://www1.maine.gov/dep/water/wd/OBD/ip_obd.pdf
Septic Preservation Services is the only Statewide contractor on the Maine Department of Environmental Protection Wastewater Treatment plants certified maintenance contractors list. Therefore, if you need to schedule an OBD service. or have any questions about overboard discharge services in Maine. please do contact our office at 877-378-4279 or visit www.septicpreservation.com

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

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Septic Preservation Services have Title 5 Septic Inspections scheduled today for customers in Acushnet, Attleboro, Berkley, Dighton, Norton, Seekonk, and Rehoboth, MA. One of these Title 5 Inspections is for a newer home that was built within the last 4 years. Newly constructed homes do not need to have a Title 5 Inspection carried out. The Certificate of Compliance issued upon completion of a new system or system upgrade by the Board of Health, or MassDEP for state and federal facilities and large systems, excludes the system from inspection requirements for any transfer of title within the next two years. However once that initial 2 year period is completed, a Title 5 Inspection will need to be done before title transfer. Therefore, this home is having its first Title 5 Inspection prior to sale. If you need to schedule a Title 5 Inspection or have any questions regards septic inspections please do contact our office at 877-378-4279 or visit www.septicpreservation.com