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Septic Preservation Services

Sand Filter Services by Septic Preservation

Septic Preservation Services Septic Preservation Services have Sand Filter Services scheduled for customers in Dighton, Rochester, Taunton, Lakeville, Raynham, Middleboro, and Norton, MA today.  The typical sand filter is a PVC-lined or concrete box filled with a specific sand material.  A network of small diameter pipes is placed in a gravel-filled bed on top of the sand.  The septic tank effluent is pumped under low pressure through the pipes in controlled doses to insure uniform distribution. We have experience doing services on these specific septic system filters so you can be confident that we will be professional, thorough, and fast, if you require your Sand Filter to be serviced.  Please do contact our office to schedule your appointment or if you require any further information at 877-378-4279 or visit www.septicpreservation.com

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Title 5 Inspections by Septic Preservation Services

Septic Preservation Services Septic Preservation Services has Title 5 Septic Inspections scheduled today in Rehoboth, Seekonk, Swansea, New Bedford, Fairhaven, Westport, Marion, and Freetown, MA.  If you are selling a property and you need to have a Title 5 Inspection to be carried out because your property has a septic system, you may be concerned about the impact of the inspection on your property.  In actuality there is not often the need for extensive excavation.  As specified on the Massachusetts Official Website of the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs

 

“The location and condition of cesspools, septic tanks and distribution boxes must be determined.  Often, this will not require extensive excavation.  Generally, leaching areas are not required to be dug up.”

 

With the use of plans and reading the landscape, our technicians are usually able to locate septic tanks and the distribution box with minimal digging, and once they have taken the required information they can leave the area as they found it.
If you need to schedule a Title 5 Septic Inspection or if you have any questions about the process please do contact our office at 877-378-4279 or visit www.septicpreservation.com

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Overboard Discharge Repairs or Services

Septic Preservation Services Septic Preservation Services is licensed in Maine if you need Overboard Discharge (OBD) Repairs or Overboard Discharge (OBD) Services. 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.  Today we are doing both OBD services and repairs for customers in Hebron, West Paris, Harrison, Bridgton, North Bridgton, Raymond, Poland, and Lewiston, ME.  If you need more information or you need to schedule an overboard discharge (OBD) service or overboard discharge (OBD) repair please contact our office at 877-378-4279 or visit www.septicpreservation.com

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Septic System Services by Septic Preservation

Septic Preservation Services Septic Preservation Services has extensive experience working within the septic industry and so has hands on knowledge of many types of septic systems.  We can therefore provide Singulair Services, FAST Services, Advanced Treatment Unit Services, Sand Filter Services, Cesspool Services, Jet System Services and Fuji Clean System Services.  You do not want to trust your septic system service to anyone who does not have extensive experience with your specific type of septic system . We have that experience so you can be confident that we will provide a through service of your septic system . Today we have septic system services in Acushnet, Freetown, Rochester, Mattapoisett, Fairhaven, Westport, and Norton, MA.  If you need to schedule a septic service or if you have any questions about septic system services or about our experience with these systems, please do contact our office where we are happy to answer any questions you have.  You can reach us at 877-378-4279 or visit www.septicpreservation.com

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Commercial and Private Septic Installations

Septic Preservation Services Septic Preservation Services has a septic system installation starting today in Rowley MA . Septic Preservation Services has extensive experience with septic system installations for both commercial property owners and owners of private residences.  We have experience putting in specific septic systems that work for our clients specific septic needs and requirements.  We have recently put in septic systems in Plainfield, Upton, Westford, Norton, and Attleboro, MA.  If you need to install a new septic system for either a commercial property or your home, please do contact our office where we will be happy to answer any questions you have.  You can reach us at 877-378-4279 or visit www.septicpreservation.com

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Septic Pumping is Essential

Septic Preservation Services Septic Preservation Services can help you ensure that your septic system continues to operate correctly by having your septic tank pumped.  Septic pumping is essential every 3 – 5 years to ensure that your tank does not overflow . As you can imagine, it is not advisable to leave pumping too late because the results can be unpleasant and expensive to fix.  The regularity that your tank needs to be pumped will vary slightly from various factors, including water usage and the size of your tank.  For example, a family with 5 members, including teenagers, will typically use more water, and therefore, need their tank pumped sooner than a home with a retired couple.  However, this too can vary dramatically if that couple have extended family visiting for a prolonged period.  Essentially, if you are unsure, please do call our office, where we will be happy to answer any questions.  Today we are pumping septic systems for customers in Mansfield, Norton, Lakeville, Rochester, Marion, Middleboro, and Carver, MA.  If you need to schedule an appointment or if you have any questions please do contact our office at 877-378-4279 or visit www.allclearseptic.com

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Septic Repairs by Septic Preservation

Septic Preservation Services Septic Preservation Services has septic repairs scheduled in Kittery, Kittery Point, Berwick, North Berwick, Wells, Lebanon and Alfred, ME, and Rochester, NH today.  We have extensive experience locating the causes of a septic problems and then suggesting a course of action to fix the issues.  Septic repairs and failures, if addressed quickly, do not need to be large or expensive repairs, but if a problem is left unresolved, it can develop into a more significant and costly repair.  If you have noticed signs that you may have a septic problem such as sewage smells in your home, drains backing up, slow flowing drains, puddling in your yard, sewage smells in your yard or very green, lush growth over your leach field, unlike the rest of your yard, please do either call our office to discuss your concerns or to make an appointment for a septic repair.  You can reach us at 877-378-4279 or visit www.septicpreservation.com

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Septic Cleaning and Pumping

SEPTIC CLEANING & PUMPING

Part of any good Preventative Maintenance Program is to ensure that your septic system is properly cleaned and is pumped on a regular basis. It is important to know the facts about septic cleaning and pumping to avoid making costly mistakes.

SEPTIC CLEANING

Getting your tanks cleaned on a regular basis will help to improve the efficiency of your septic system and keep it running smooth. It is important to select your service provider carefully to ensure that you get quality work.  Be sure that when comparing prices that you compare apples to apples.  Some differences that may effect cost are the size of the tank, how deep the covers are buried, and if there is a filter to clean.

Septic Preservation takes pride in the work that we do, utilizing specialized equipment to locate specific areas of your system, such as a sewer camera that is used to investigate the inside of your sewer lines, and jetting equipment to clean the pipes within the leach field.

SEPTIC PUMPING

pumpingSome pumping services will tell you that you need to get your septic system pumped every 6 months or on an annual basis. The truth is that a properly maintained septic system should only be pumped based on the accumulation of sludge and scum, which is typically every 2-5 years.  Pumping too frequently is costly and usually not necessary.

If you would like a system evaluation and to know how often you should be pumping, give Septic Preservation a call for an evaluation and to set up quick and easy pumping arrangements.

OUR GOAL: CLEANER AND MORE EFFICIENT SEPTIC SYSTEMS

Septic Preservation can get you started on the road to a healthier septic system for your residential or commercial property through our Preventative Maintenance Program. We are so confident in the services offered through this program that we offer a unique “Pass or It’s FREE Guarantee” on Title 5 Inspections to all of our customers that are in the Preventative Maintenance Program and have followed up with all of our recommendations. We also provide a 50% discount off of all Title 5 Inspections for our up-to-date Preventative Maintenance Program customers. Call us today at 877-378-4279 to get more information about our programs and services.

Visit www.septicpreservation.com for everything you need to know about your septic system.

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Camouflaging Septic Tank Risers

risersHow do you keep your septic tank risers out of sight?

If you have had your septic system outfitted with the proper septic tank risers, you most likely have a cover sitting in the middle of your garden, lawn or somewhere unsightly. Keeping these covers easily accessible is important, but that doesn’t mean you have to put a sign on them! Hiding these risers is very simple and easy, and can be done without getting in the way of someone servicing your system.

The simplest way is to just put a light fake stone or decorative item on the cover. The key here is to keep it light, you don’t want to damage your system and the service company can pump the system as needed. A lighthouse, light birdbath or other decorative lawn ornament is an easy way to keep that riser out of sight!

Another way is to plant small plants around it. This will effectively camouflage the cover from most people. Keep in mind that should anyone need to access the tank, the plants may get in the way so be sure to leave space somewhere so the septic crew can get to the tank unhindered.

Rock features or stepping stones are another great way to keep the cover out of sight. Placing these around the cover with some light decorative item over the cover itself is a great way to hide the riser. It also may be a way to ad a nice decorative piece to your lawn!

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If you need an inspection, have questions or need septic services, please call Septic Preservation Services at 877-378-4279 or visit www.septicpreservation.com

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Rainy Weather and Your Septic System

rainRain, Rain Go Away!

Heavy rains can cause septic issues.   Significant rainfall can quickly flood the ground around the leach field or drainfield leaving it saturated and making it impossible for water to flow out of your septic system. When the water has nowhere to go, it can eventually travels backward through the plumbing system and back into drains and toilets and into your home.   When the  drainfield becomes flooded, it  can also lead to untreated sewage flowing into the groundwater and local streams.   This can lead to environmental contamination.

There are things you can do to help minimize any damage to the way your septic system functions and keep everything functioning smoothly.

Before it starts to rain:

  • Prevention is always the best bet.  Make sure your septic system is properly maintained, and is regularly pumped.  Septic problems can be worse if your tank needs to be pumped or the system has not been properly maintained.
  • Keeping water away from the home and the drain field is key.   Rain gutters are important. Make sure all gutters drain away from the drainfield area so as not to saturate the area, and make sure you clean the gutters in the fall and spring to help the water drain properly.
  • Maintenance of your drain field is essential.  Do not drive any heavy equipment or other vehicles that could compact the soil over the drainfield. This can compromise the soil absorption field’s ability to treat wastewater. Also, plant only grass above the drainfield or groundcover with shallow roots.  Do not plant any trees or vegetation with deep roots which could harm the leach field.

During the rainstorm:

  • If  you begin to notice that your drainfield is flooded, be alert to drains that are not draining quickly, toilets that flush slower or make strange sounds, or water that is backing up into your basement.   To take pressure off your system and allow it to recoup, use it less.  If possible, reduce or eliminate water going down the drains until the drainfield dries out.  Hold off on laundry until the water recedes.  Try to cut back on showers, and dishwashing and flush the toilet only when necessary.  It should only be a day or two until the rain stops and the sun dries up some of the excess water.

After the Storm

  • If the water does not recede and you suspect that your septic system is still not working properly, it’s time to call in a professional.  Septic Preservation is able to quickly come out and check your system and offer a solution.  It may include pumping the system or repairs may be needed.   Do not wait to have your system checked.  This could greatly increase your chances of major septic repairs or septic system failure.
  • Septic Preservation also has a great septic maintenance program.  Take the worry out of your septic system and call Septic Preservation at 877-378-4279 and let them put you on their maintenance program.  This can help you extend the life of your system.  Visit www.septicpreservation.com for more information.