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Expert Septic System Installation Team at Septic Preservation

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septic system Septic Preservation Services has a septic system installation starting today in Attleboro, MA.  Our septic system installation team have extensive experience with system installation in this region and 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.  Correct installation for a septic system is key to the longevity and correct operation of a septic system. We do not need to use contractors because we have all of the heavy equipment required for a septic system installation, therefore, we can ensure that your system is installed correctly and to our own high standards.  If you need a septic system installation or if you have questions about septic systems and the options you have,  please do contact our Norton, MA office and we will be happy to answer any questions that you have.  You can reach us at 877-378-4279 or visit www.septicpreservation.com

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Overboard Discharge Repairs and Services in Maine

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overboard discharge services Septic Preservation Services has Overboard Discharge Repairs and Overboard Discharge Services today in Friendship, Bremen, Waldoboro, Boothbay, Alna, and Whitefield,ME.  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 require an OBD Repair or OBD Service please do contact our Biddeford, Maine Office at 877-378-4279 or visit www.septicpreservation.com

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Septic First Maintenance Inspections in Rhode Island

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Rhode Island Septic Preservation Services has licensed septic inspectors who are carrying out Septic First Maintenance Inspections in Portsmouth, Tiverton, Cranston, North Kingstown, and Exeter, RI today.  The purpose of a First Maintenance Septic Inspection is to establish what type of septic system you have, if the system poses any risk to public health, if there is any risk to the environment, and determine if any immediate corrective actions should be taken. In  some towns, for example Portsmouth RI:

 

“First Maintenance Inspections (FMIs) and pump outs are required for all Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems upon notification by the town.  If you receive a letter requiring a FMI and you have had an inspection performed in the previous year, simply file that inspection report with the town – to fulfill this requirement.  All FMIs will have to be completed within 60 days of notification.

 

Alternative/Experimental OWTS will not be required to have FMIs – only proof of a maintenance contract and annual servicing.”  For more information see the town website –

https://www.portsmouthri.com/419/Wastewater-Management

 

The town also provides a list of licensed inspectors.  In Portsmouth, Septic Preservation Services have five registered inspectors listed which is is the most of any company on that list.

 

If you need to schedule a Rhode Island First Maintenance Inspection or if you have any questions please do contact our office at 877-378-4279 or visit www.septicpreservation.com

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Septic Preservation Performing Septic Repairs in Maine Today

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Maine Septic Preservation Services has experienced, licensed septic technicians and inspectors based in our Biddeford, Maine office.  Today we are attending to septic repairs for customers in Bowdoinham, Topsam, Bowdoin, Lisbon Falls, Lewiston, Winslow, and Bath, ME.

 When a customer calls because they are concerned that they have a problem with their septic system they will usually know there is a problem either, because they have sewage smells in their property, septic backup, blockages or leaks, but they will not generally know why they have the problem and how to fix it.  That is why it is essential to use an experienced septic company with knowledgeable septic professionals who can quickly identify any problem and suggest long term, cost effective solutions.

 If you are concerned that your septic system is not operating correctly, it is never a good idea to wait to have the problem looked at.  Small septic problems that have quick, unobtrusive, and low cost repairs can quickly become larger, more expensive repairs if left to get worse.  Please do contact our office if you have any questions if if you want to make an appointment.  You can reach us at 877-378-4279 or visit www.septicpreservation.com

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Septic System Services by Septic Preservation

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septic system Septic Preservation Services has always taken responsibility for the uptake of septic systems that we have installed seriously.   We service septic systems for our installation customers in addition to clients who want to have the responsibility of taking care of a septic system taken away, so they can be confident that their system will continue to operate correctly and efficiently and they will not have unexpected and costly septic system failures . We service different septic systems including:

 

  • conventional septic systems
  • pressure distribution systems
  • innovative and alternative systems, such as FAST Systems, Eljen Systems, Presby Systems and Oakson Systems

 

The schedule of a septic system service depends on the system and the use that it has, for example, a small summer cottage that is only used seasonally will not need the same amount of servicing as a large family home or restaurant. We have septic system services scheduled for clients on a quarterly, biannual, or monthly basis, depending on the client.  The property owner does not even generally need to be present for the service so the hassle of septic system maintenance is truly removed from our client.  Today, we have septic service appointments in Raynham, East Bridgewater, Swansea, New Bedford, Westport, and Norton, MA  If you need to schedule a service appointment or are interested in learning more about the benefits of being on a service program please do contact our office at 877-378-4279 or visit www.septicpreservation.com

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Meet John Figuerido of Septic Preservation Services

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Septic Preservation ServicesMeet John Figuerido of Septic Preservation Services.  John is a fairly new member of the SPS team.  He has been working at SPS for 10 months and is a service technician.  He is happy to be a member of the SPS family.  His favorite part of the job is the variety of jobs he handles every day.  Every day is different and brings with it new challenges to remedy and new people to meet.

John attended Bristol Community College for two years, studying computer science, which is helpful on the job.  He just finished his Wastewater Licensing class and will be taking the test shortly for his Wastewater Operators License.

Personally, John has been married for 30 years and has two sons, Alec and Adam.  He is also happy to be able to work with his son, Alec, who is also a member of the Septic Preservation Team.  Outside of work, John enjoys working on this truck and riding his motorcycle.

John is available to help with all your septic needs.  You can reach SPS at 877-378-4279 or visit www.septicpreservation.com

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Tips for Maintaining Your Leach Field

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Septic Preservation ServicesSeptic Preservation Services is committed to providing septic services and education to our customers. A modern septic system leach field can last twenty years or more if you and your family:

 

  • 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 septic 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

 

Not adhering to these guidelines can dramatically reduce the life of the leach field and will probably cause it to fail prematurely.  If you do find that your septic system or leach field is not operating correctly, Septic Preservation Services are here to repair your system and rectify any problems that you may have.  Today, we have septic repairs scheduled in Norton, Attleboro, Rehoboth, Seekonk, and Westport, MA.  If you have questions about your septic system, or if you need to schedule a septic repair, please do contact our office where our helpful office staff are happy to answer any questions you may have and schedule an appointment if necessary.  You can reach us at 877-378-4279 or visit www.septicpreservation.com

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Title 5 Inspections Not Title V

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Septic Preservation Services Septic Preservation Services have Title 5 Septic Inspections scheduled today for customers in Berkley, Attleboro, Lakeville, Middleboro, and Taunton, MA. On-site sewage disposal systems are governed by Title 5 of the Massachusetts State Environmental Code (310 CMR 15.000).  Often erroneously written “Title V,” causing confusion with the Federal Clean Air Act.  We have licensed inspectors who conduct Title 5 Inspections throughout the region from Orange and Otis in Western Massachusetts, to Chatham and Eastham in the east on Cape Cod, Massachusetts.  We can carry out your Title 5 Septic Inspection in a timely and professional manner on short notice so if you need a septic inspection or if you have questions about septic inspections please do contact our office at 877-378-4279 or visit www.septicpreservation.com

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Septic Installation from Start to Finish

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Septic Preservation Services Septic Preservation Services has a septic installation starting today in Dighton, MA.  We will have a dump truck and excavator on site to ensure that we can work efficiently and tidily, and that we keep disruption to a minimum for our client.  We have this equipment and the operators, so we know that we can handle the entire installation and do not have to rely upon subcontractors.  We can make sure that the entire project is done in a timely manner and to our own high standards when the work is all carried out by our highly trained staff. We have extensive experience with septic system installations and have recently installed systems in North Reading, Wrentham and Halifax, MA.  If you require a septic installation or if you have any questions about septic system installation please do contact our office at 877-378-4279 or visit www.septicpreservation.com

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Soil and Your Septic System

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drain fieldDrainfield Soil

 Soil plays a major part in the proper functioning of a septic system. Many people do not realize what an important role the type of soil can make in your drainfield. Soil failure can be  a major cause of septic system failure.

 Soil works as a fine filter, and is the home to trillions of microscopic organisms that feed on organic matter in the effluent from the drainfield.

Soil Types

The texture of the soil  determines how quickly wastewater will be absorbed in the drainfield.  Soil percolation is the ability of the soil to absorb water.  The best types of soil for drainage or percolation contain a balance of coarse and fine particles. 

Gravel, or soil with a coarse texture, or coarse sand may not be adequate.  They allow wastewater to pass too quickly to provide adequate treatment. These types of soils work only if they are deep. Soil may be brought in for septic systems and drainfields when the current soil is inadequate.

Clay Soil

Some soil mixtures may contain some particles of clay. Clay soil can be used in drainfields, but water moves through it much slower than in gravel or coarse textured soil. The problem with clay particles is that they can swell and block soil passages.  This slows the movement of wastewater even more.  If clay particles  electronically bond to sodium molecules contained in wastewater, hardpan can occur.  The passage of wastewater is totally blocked and this can lead to septic failure. Hardpan conditions in clay soil can be chemically treated.  There are some products on the market to treat this condition.

Since soil plays such a critical part in the life of your septic system, it’s best to leave it up to the experts.  Call Septic Preservation Services at 877-378-4279 for all your septic needs and questions.  Ask them about their septic system maintenance program.  Or visit  www.septicpreservation.com