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Protecting Your Septic System During the Winter Months

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How can you protect your septic system during the winter months? Freezing can become an issue when the temperatures start to drop. The most vulnerable components are the pipes leading from the house into the septic tank. Leaky fixtures such as faucets and toilets can keep a steady drip through the pipes which could freeze, blocking the pipes. Other components which can potentially freeze are the tank, pipes leading to the drainfield and the drainfield itself.

Snow itself is a great insulator over your septic tank and leachfield. Make sure you do not drive over your tank and leachfield. Compacted snow can drive down the frost and increase your chances of freezing. Driving over your leachfield and septic system is never a good idea in any season. It can lead to damage to your system. Grass is always a good choice for over your septic system or mulch if grass is not available. It is a great insulator without deep roots to interfere with or damage your system.

Systems which are in use have a lesser possibility of freezing since liquid is always flowing through the system. Homes which are used seasonally or sporadically have a greater risk for freezing since the system is dormant much of the time.

Fixing leaky faucets and toilets before winter sets in can greatly lessen your chances of freezing occurring and also conserve water. This can save you from costly repairs down the road.

If you suspect you have a problem, call a professional right away. Septic Preservation Services has 24 emergency services for help with any septic emergency. They can evaluate your system and make repairs if needed. They also offer a great maintenance program to keep your septic system running smoothly year round. Call them with all your questions at 877-378-4279 or visit www.septicpreservation.com

Title 5 Inspection Requirements

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Septic Preservation Services have Title 5 Inspections scheduled today in Fairhaven, Westport, Mattapoisett, Marion, New Bedford, Freetown, Acushnet and Seekonk, MA. It states on the Massachusetts Official Website of the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs that on-site system inspections are required:

“In general:

When properties are sold, divided or combined.
When there is a change in use or an expansion of a facility.
When MassDEP or the local Board of Health requires an inspection.
Title 5 requires inspections for large systems, shared systems, and condominiums on a periodic basis.
Systems located in cities and towns with MassDEP-approved inspection programs are required to comply with local inspection requirements.

There are exceptions and nuances to the general requirements listed here. For example, no inspection is required if the owner has signed an enforceable agreement with the Board of Health to upgrade the system, connect to a sanitary sewer, or connect to a shared system within two years.”
For more information see their website or please contact our office. If you need to schedule a Title 5 Septic Inspection please do contact us at 877-378-4279 or visit www.septicpreservation.com

Septic Preservation is Expert on Septic Repairs

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Septic Preservation Services have septic repairs scheduled today in Bailey Island, Orr’s Island, Harpswell, Phippsburg, Arrowsic, Bath, Westport Island and Richmond, ME. We have experience working on many septic systems with various problems including issues with septic pumps, leach or drain fields, D-Box and OBD. If you have concerns that your septic system is not working correctly it is not advisable to wait to have it looked at. Signs that your system has problems could be sewage smells in your property, toilet or drain backup, slow running drains, puddling on your leach field, and very lush or green leach field compared to the rest of your yard. s If you have questions or wish to schedule an appointment please do contact our office at 877-378-4279 or visit www.septicpreservation.com

Septic Preservation Services Schedules Septic System Pumping

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Septic Preservation Services have septic pumping scheduled today in Bolton, Clinton, Boxborough, Ayer, Carlisle, Acton and North Reading, MA. Regular septic pumping will ensure that your septic system continues to operate correctly and will help avoid septic system repairs and failures. It is recommended that you have your septic system pumped every three years but this will vary depending on various factors including water usage and the size of your septic system. If you have any questions or wish to schedule a septic pump out please contact our office at 877-378-4279 or visit www.septicpreservation.com

Cesspool Repacement

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Septic Preservation Services are doing a cesspool replacement for a customer in Acushnet, MA today. A cesspool is a pit which acts as both a settling chamber for solids and a leaching system for liquids. The use of cesspools may overload the capacity of the soil to remove bacteria, viruses, and phosphorus, and to nitrify ammonia and organic nitrogen compounds. Over time, when the drainage area around the leaching pool becomes saturated, additional pools may have to be dug to handle the volume. Cesspools must be treated to avoid harmful chemicals from forming and also to empty the pool which needs to be done regularly. This is the reason which makes a cesspool require a high cost of maintenance.

In Massachusetts Title 5 does not require Cesspools to be replaced:

“only those cesspools that exhibit signs of hydraulic failure, are located extremely close to private or public water supplies, or otherwise fail to protect or pose a threat to public health, safety or the environment will need to be upgraded (310 CMR 15.303). Also, cesspools must be upgraded prior to an increase in design flow (e.g., the addition of a bedroom to a home or seats to a restaurant).” The Official Website of the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs

We provide cesspool services, pump out services and cesspool replacement if requested. We have worked with customers in Attleboro, Bridgewater, Raynham, Franklin, Sturbridge, Marion and Westford, MA recently to either replace cesspools which were required because of Title 5, or requested for financial or environmental reasons by the property owner. We have also conducted cesspool services and pumping.
If your property has a cesspool, make sure that you work with a company that has extensive experience working with cesspools in Massachusetts. If you have any questions or need to arrange an appointment please do contact our office at 877-378-4279 or visit www.septicpreservation.com

Septic Repairs

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Septic Preservation Services have septic repairs scheduled today in Bellingham, Blackstone, Wrentham, Franklin, Holliston, Millis, Canton and Stoughton, MA. We have experience with a vast range of septic repairs including septic pump repair, E One pump repair, leach field repair and D-Box repair We can also suggest courses of action that may prevent these repairs from being necessary again in the future. If a septic system is not used correctly, repairs and sometimes system failures can happen and often some simple changes can avoid this. Property owners need to be aware of all the liquids and solids that are introduced into their septic system. Some of these are obviously not a good idea including clothing, toys, diapers and household objects such as scouring pads. However some may be slightly less clear, oils, fats and grease, ‘flushable’ wipes, sanitary items, and some cleaning products. Be careful of what you introduce to your septic system and you may avoid some costly septic system repairs, but if you do need an appointment, please do contact our office. It is always inadvisable to wait and we can schedule appointments on short notice. Contact us at 877-378-4279 or visit www.septicpreservation.com

SPS Has Septic Inspections in Maine Today

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Septic Preservation Services has Septic Inspections scheduled today in Arundel, Kennebunk, Biddeford, Alfred, Wells, Old Orchard Beach, Portland, Cape Elizabeth, Westbrook and Windham, ME. If you are selling a property and you have a Septic System you are likely to need a Septic Inspection to be done. If you need to arrange a septic inspection or if you have any questions please do contact our office at 877-378-4279 or visit www.septicpreservation.com

Septic Preservation Services Conducting Condominium Septic Inspections

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Septic Preservation Services have Title 5 Septic Inspections scheduled today in Clinton, Sterling, Berlin, Hudson, Stow, Marlborough and Wayland, MA. If you are selling a property in Massachusetts and it has a Septic System you need to have a valid Title 5 Inspection before you can transfer Title. However condominiums with five or more units must also be inspected once every three years even if they are not being sold. Those with four or fewer units must be inspected every three years, or within two years prior to the sale of one of the units. We are doing inspections on condominium complex septic systems in addition to homes and commercial properties that are being sold. If you need to have a Title 5 Inspection done or if you have any questions please do contact our office at 877-378-4279 or visit www.septicpreservation.com

Septic Preservation Services on Cape Cod

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Septic Preservation Services have Title 5 Septic Inspections today in Bourne, Falmouth, Sandwich, Barnstable, Mashpee, Yarmouth, Dennis, Brewster, Chatham and Orleans, MA. We have extensive experience working on Cape Cod which is a unique environment that we work carefully with to ensure there is minimum environmental disruption. If you need to schedule a Title 5 Inspection on Cape Cod make sure that you arrange your septic inspection with a company that has experience working there. If you need to schedule an inspection or have any questions please do contact our office at 877-378-4279 or visit www.septicpreservation.com

Keep a Watch on Septic During Wet Weather

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While you can’t control the weather, it’s always a good idea to keep an eye on your septic system during extremely rainy weather. Drainfields are designed to handle your wastewater but during extremely wet weather, excess water can puddle over the the septic tank and keep water from flowing out into the soil. A boggy drainfield is natural after heavy rains, but keep an eye for water receding and drying out after the rain is over. Consistent bogginess and odor may mean septic problems. This is especially true for older systems.

What can you do? Divert the rainwater away from your septic tank and drainfield through your gutters and drainspouts. Checking your home for leaky toilets and faucets can keep less water out of your septic system. Also reducing your water usage inside the home can help. Shorten your showers and space out your laundry loads or try to put off doing laundry during the extremely wet weather.

Septic maintenance can also help. Regularly maintaining your septic system and pumping on your tank on a regular basis can be the key to keeping your system healthy and running properly through any weather. Septic Preservation Services offers a great maintenance program. Call them with any questions or to get on a maintenance schedule at 877-378-4279 or visit www.septicpreservation.com

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