Top 10 Ways to Be a Good Septic Owner
According to the EPA , here are the top 10 ways to be a good septic owner.
Have your system inspected every three years by a qualified professional or according to your state/ local health department’s recommendations.
Have your septic tank pumped, when necessary, generally every three to five years.
Avoid pouring harsh products (e.g., oils, grease, chemicals, paint, medications) down the drain.
Discard non-degradable products in the trash (e.g., floss, disposable wipes, cat litter) instead of flushing them.
Keep cars and heavy vehicles parked away from the drainfield and tank.
Repair leaks and use water efficient fixtures to avoid overloading the system.
Space out water usage throughout the week. e.g. spread loads of laundry throughout the week and avoid excessive washing on one particular day.
Maintain plants and vegetation near the system to ensure roots do not block drains.
Use soaps and detergents that are low-suds, biodegradable, and low- or phosphate-free.
Prevent system freezing during cold weather by inspecting and insulating vulnerable system parts (e.g., the inspection pipe and soil treatment area).
Another great idea, call Septic Preservation Services and enroll in their maintenance program. They can keep you on schedule with regular maintenance to keep your system functioning properly and avoid costly repairs. You can reach them at 877-378-4279 or visit www.septicpreservation.com
Septic Preservation Services would like to remind everyone that it is general election day for our customers in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Maine and New Hampshire.The politicians have been raising a stink for months but we hope that your Septic Systems have not been doing so in sympathy! If you are concerned that you may need a Septic Cleaning, Septic Pumping or Septic Inspection because your system is not operating correctly please do contact our office at 877-378-4279 or visit 
Septic Preservation Services will be conducting Septic Services and Septic Cleaning in towns in Southern Maine this week including Hebron, Turner, Winthrop, Lewiston, West Paris and Lisbon Falls. If you require Septic Services in Southern Maine please call our office.
All Clear Septic and Wastewater Services was at the RASEM Red Expo in Raynham last week. Al Rivet and Liz Alves of All Clear were on hand to answer any questions on septic services. Al participated in the RED Talks and spoke of all the services All Clear Septic and Septic Preservation had to offer to consumers. These include Title 5 Septic Inspections, septic functional inspections, septic repairs, septic system assessments, septic maintenance, cleaning and pumping to name a few. He also talked about the Realtor loyalty program All Clear and Septic Preservation offer to local realtors when they refer a client. He was able to provide many tips for keeping a healthy septic system and avoiding a septic system failure. The talk was very interesting and informative and he and Liz were on hand to any clients or realtors with more information on all the services they provide. Call Septic Preservation with any of your septic system questions at 877-378-4279 or visit 
Septic Preservation Services is able to help if you have a spooky smell coming from your Septic System. It is unlikely that this is a ghostly issue and you may need to contact our office to have a septic inspection, septic cleaning or septic repairs. Call us at 877-378-4279 or visit
