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Septic System Education

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septic education Septic Preservation Services is regularly contacted by customers who require septic repairs that could have been avoided if they had used their septic system correctly.  If you own a property with a septic system you need to be aware of how you, and your family, use your system.  Following some simple suggestions could help you avoid septic repairs and extend the life of your septic system. We suggest:

 

  • 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

Today we have septic repairs scheduled in Plymouth, Marshfield, Carver, Canton, and Hingham, MA including a septic pump repair and drain field issue.  These repairs could have been avoided if some of the above recommendations had been followed.

We have found items including toy boats and dolls in property owners’ septic systems causing problems. You need to ensure that your entire family knows what can, and cannot, be flushed!  If you have any questions or need to schedule a septic repair please do contact our Norton office at 877-378-4279 or visit www.septicpreservation.com

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Sign Up for Septic System Services

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septic services Septic Preservation Services provides septic system services to our clients who have chosen to take away the any uncertainly of septic system ownership. We will maintain and service your septic system on a regular basis to ensure that it keeps operating correctly and to reduce the likelihood of any expected repairs or failures.

 The regularity of services depends on a variety of factors, including the septic system and the usage it receives. A small cottage on the cape that gets used in summer months will not need to be serviced as often as a busy restaurant.

We usually schedule services either on a quarterly, biannual, or annual basis.  Today, we have septic services in Sutton, Upton, Grafton, Bellingham, Millis, and Franklin, MA.  If you would be interested in septic system services 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 System Remediation by Septic Preservation Services

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septic system remediation 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 Ayer, Westford, Boxborough, Stow, Maynard, Acton and Hudson, MA.  If you have any questions about remediation of septic systems or septic repairs, please do contact our office at 977-378-4279 or visit www.septicpreservation.com

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Keeping Your Septic System Clean and Healthy

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clean and healthySeptic Preservation Services knows that keeping your septic system clean and healthy is the best way to avoid costly repairs to your septic system, be it a septic tank, cesspool, or some other style system.  Septic Preservation Services helps to ensure your system remains as healthy as possible through periodic pumping and system checks.

Our professionally trained staff is there to identify potential issues before they become big problems.   We ensure the solids in your system are cleared out and remain at a level consistent with a healthy system.  We also check and clear filters if one is present to be sure it doesn’t let any solids into the soil absorption system.

The health of the systemwww.septicpreservation.com is improved through addition of bacteria products to your system by our professional staff. These bacteria help break down the organic solids in your tank which reduces buildup over time, reduces odors, and keeps your pipes clean.  With proper maintenance these additives can ensure the success and health of your system.

We have septic pumpouts scheduled today in Halifax, Carver, Middleboro, Bridgewater, Lakeville, and Taunton, MA. We will also introduce bacteria products to their septic systems to improve the health of their septic systems.  If you are interested in septic pumping, septic system bacteria products, or wish to schedule an appointment, please do contact our Norton, MA office at 877-378-4279 or visit www.septicpreservation.com

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Septic Cleaning Today in Massachusetts

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components of septic system Septic Preservation Services has septic cleaning scheduled today in North Attleboro, Wrentham, Mansfield, Bellingham, Foxboro, and Norton MA.  Keeping your septic system clean and healthy is the best way to avoid costly repairs to your septic system, be it a septic tank, cesspool, or some other style system.  Septic Preservation Services helps to ensure your system remains as healthy as possible through periodic pumping, cleaning, and system checks.

Our professionally trained staff is there to identify potential issues before they become big problems.  To prevent problems, we ensure the solids in your system are cleared out and remain at a level consistent with a healthy system. We also check and clear filters, if one is present, to be sure it doesn’t let any solids into the soil absorption system. The health of the system is improved through addition of bacteria products to your system by our professional staff.  These bacteria help break down the organic solids in your tank which reduces buildup over time, reduces odors, and keeps your pipes clean.  With proper maintenance, these additives can ensure the success and health of your system. If you have questions about septic cleaning or wish to make an appointment please do contact our office 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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Let Septic Preservation Services Maintain Your Septic System

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Septic Preservation ServicesSeptic Preservation Services knows how important it is to maintain your septic system to ensure that it keeps working correctly and efficiently and to reduce the likelihood of costly septic repairs or even septic failures.  Keeping your septic system clean and healthy is the best way to avoid costly repairs to your septic system, be it a septic tank, cesspool or some other style system.  Septic Preservation Services helps to ensure your system remains as healthy as possible through periodic pumping and system checks.  Our professionally trained staff is there to identify potential issues before they become big problems.  To prevent problems, we ensure the solids in your system are cleared out and remain at a level consistent with a healthy system.   We also check and clear filters, if one is present, to be sure it doesn’t let any solids into the soil absorption system.  The health of the system is improved through addition of bacteria products to your system by our professional staff.  These bacteria help break down the organic solids in your tank which reduces buildup over time, reduces odors and keeps your pipes clean.  With proper maintenance, these additives can ensure the success and health of your system.  We are providing septic cleaning services today to customers in Acushnet, Rochester, Marion, Mattapoisett, Fairhaven, Lakeville, and Carver, MA.  If you require septic cleaning, pumping or have any questions about the services we provide, please do contact our office at 877-378-4279 or visit www.septicpreservation.com

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Service Maintenance Schedules by Septic Preservation

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Septic Preservation Services 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

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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

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Important Client Relationships in Rhode Island

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Septic Preservation Services Septic Preservation Services has many years experience working with clients in Rhode Island, building trust and relationships.  This may seem unnecessary for a septic company, however, we service clients’ septic systems and many of our clients have had services with us for many years . We carry out septic system services on a quarterly, biannual or annual basis, and we regularly do these services when our clients are not at home.  They know that they can trust us to do a professional, timely and thorough service on their septic system.  We also have experience with many types of septic service including Singulair Services, FAST Services, Advanced Treatment Unit Services, and Sand Filter Services.  Today we have septic services scheduled in Little Compton, Tiverton, Portsmouth, Middletown, Jamestown, North Kingstown, and Narragansett, RI. If you need to schedule a septic system service or you have questions about septic system services please do contact our office at 877-378-4279 or visit www.septic preservation.com