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Septic Cleaning and Pumping

Check out this great video on septic cleaning and pumping.  Septic Preservation Services has all the specialized equipment and expertise to keep your septic system working effectively and extend the life of your system.  Cleaning and pumping are a big part of this equation.

Visit www.septicpreservation.com for all your septic questions and to schedule your septic cleaning and pumping.

Functional Inspections To Provide Septic Information To Property Consumers in Rhode Island

Septic Preservation Services has extensive experience and knowledge of septic systems and septic inspections including functional inspections in Rhode Island. If you are selling or buying a home in Rhode Island you are likely to require a septic Functional Inspection. The functional inspection is used to determine whether a system is adequate to serve the wastewater disposal needs of the household. Functional inspections are especially intended for use during a property transfer as a means to protect the consumer and identify systems in need of upgrade or repair. Today we have septic functional inspections scheduled in Portsmouth, Tiverton, Middletown, Barrington and Little Compton RI. If you require a septic inspection in Rhode Island or if you have any questions about septic inspections or septic systems please do contact our office on 877-378-4279 or visit www.septicpreservation.com

Septic Cleaning Is Beneficial To Your Septic System

Septic Preservation Services know that if we say the word ‘clean’ the first thought, for most people, is not septic system. However we know that if you maintain your septic system and schedule septic cleaning your system will work more efficiently and last longer. We use specialized miniature equipment to locate specific areas of your system, such as a sewer cam that is used to investigate the inside of your sewer lines, and jetting equipment to clean the pipes within the leach field. Today we have septic cleaning scheduled in Stow, Boxborough, Acton, Wayland, Marlborough, Carlisle, Ayer and Hudson MA. If you would be interested in septic cleaning or learning about its benefits or if you have any questions about septic systems please do contact us at our Norton Office on 877-378-4279 or visit https://www.septicpreservation.com

Fast 24 Hour Emergency Service Available For Septic Repairs

Septic Preservation Services is prepared for any E one sewer pump problem. Our professional staff of septic repair personnel including licensed title 5 septic inspectors, licensed installers, electricians, pumpers, and factory trained technicians can respond to any problem that you may have with your E one sewage pump or other septic repairs. We are also prepared to respond to any issues you may have with other sewage pumps such as Liberty pumps, Blue Diamond, FujiClean or Myers pumps. Today we have septic repair appointments including replacing a septic pump for a customer in Ayer MA, and other septic repairs in Boxborough, Bolton, Acton, Stow and Maynard MA. If you have questions about your septic system or if you have an emergency with your sewage pump call our office for fast 24 hour service on 877-378-4279 or visit https://www.septicpreservation.com

Leachfield Maintenance

Watch this great video on Leachfield Maintenance by Septic Preservation Services.  Septic issues?  Call 877-378-4279 or visit www.septicpreservation.comhttps://www.septicpreservation.com

We Provide Septic Education and Information In Addition To Septic Inspections And Other Septic Services

Septic Preservation Services helps many property owners who are selling their home or commercial property with septic inspections which are usually required if you have a septic system and are selling your property. We are also always willing to provide information and support to the new property owners who may not have had a septic system previously. There are definitely some dos’ and don’ts’ that apply when you own a septic system that are not generally too difficult to follow but if you don’t you might end up needing a septic repair to fix a problem that you have unknowingly created.

For example if you have just bought a new house a lot of people want to then start decorating and putting their own stamp on their new home. When you are cleaning up after decorating you must always remember to clean your brushes and paint trays in a bucket and not to dispose of that water down your drain and definitely don’t dispose of paint down your drain. We know that one of the benefits of latex paint is the ease of its cleanup with soap and water. This might cause you to think that it is okay to pour latex paint down the drain or your clean up water. This is not true. While your septic system can usually handle small amounts of latex paint, it should be avoided when possible. Septic systems use naturally occurring, living organisms to break down, digest and treat solid and liquid waste that is introduced into the septic tank. Toxic household chemicals can kill these organisms, resulting in a failure of your septic system. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) notes that while common culprits include oil-based paints, solvents and cleaning products that are labeled as poison or hazardous, even latex paint cleanup should be minimized. Latex paints may contain toxic substances, including ethylene glycol or acetate, according to the National Drinking Water Clearinghouse. So be cautious when you clean your brushes because even small amounts of latex paint may be detrimental to your septic system. Your septic system is primarily designed to break down, digest and treat organic materials. The organisms that live in your septic system typically cannot digest the solid materials present in latex paint. These solids will settle to the bottom of your septic tank, where they can result in a thick, gray putty-like material.

Here is a list of septic system dos and dont’s:

Things you should do

DO conserve water whenever possible as a means of reducing the volume of wastewater that will need to be treated and disposed.
DO make repairs to any faucets or toilets that are leaking.
DO make sure that you are only discharging biodegradable wastes into your system.
DO restrict or avoid use of your garbage disposal.
DO take the time to ensure that any down spouts or other surface water is diverted away from your drainfield.
DO keep the cover to your septic tank accessible by installing covers and risers for easier inspections and pumping.
DO get your septic tank pumped regularly and have it checked for any cracks or leaks.
DO have an effluent filter installed to prevent debris from entering your drainfield.
DO add a laundry filter to your washing machine.
DO put kitchen trash into a compost or throw it into the garbage – not down your drains.

Things you should NOT do
DON’T flush products such as tampons, sanitary napkins, condoms, disposable diapers or wipes into your system.
DON’T empty oils or other types of kitchen grease down your drain.
DON’T dump any items that can disrupt the treatment process or contaminate groundwater, such as: paints, oils, thinners, pesticides, poisons or disinfectants.
DON’T build anything over your drainfield or dig in it for any reason.
DON’T plant any landscaping over your drainfield – except grass.
DON’T drive a vehicle over your drainfield or compact the soil in ANY way.
DON’T run purification back flush into the septic tank.

Today we have septic inspections for property owners who are selling their homes and one for a new home buyer in Plymouth, Marshfield, Carver, Bourne, Halifax, Rochester and Marion MA. If you have any questions about septic inspections or septic systems please do contact our Norton office on 877-378-4279 or visit https://www.septicpreservation.com

Commercial Septic Design in Norton MA

Septic Preservation Services are providing a commercial septic design for a client in Norton, MA. We have been working in this region for over 25 years so we know all of the town and state septic system requirements that have to be met. This will ensure that your septic system is correct and you wont have bureaucratic issues which can cause delays and costs later on in the installation phase if your septic design does not meet all of the requirements set down by your town BOH and State. We also have extensive experience working with different types of septic system which means that we can design a septic system for you which best suits your needs and those of your property. For example a commercial septic design for a large office building will have different needs to a restaurant on the coast which will be different again to a small condo building. We will provide you with a commercial septic design which fits your requirements. If you have any questions about septic systems or septic designs, commercial or residential, please do contact our office on 877-378-4279 or visit https://www.septicpreservation.com

Septic System Installation Completion To Include Hydroseeding

Septic Preservation Services is completing a septic installation in Attleboro MA by hydroseeding the installation location after the excavation, installation and backfiill has taken place. Hydroseeding is a very effective way to restore a lawn to a full and green state after we have excavated and installed a septic system. We will generally mix grass seed, fertilizer and mulch and then spray this mixture onto prepared soil. We have an excellent reputation in the region for quality work and we ensure that our septic system installations are professionally done from the initial septic design or installation consultation to the final ground work to ensure that we leave our customers satisfied with our work from beginning to end. We have recently installed septic systems in Norton, Northborough, Franklin and Holliston MA. If you would be interested in a septic system installation or wish to schedule an appointment please do contact our Norton office on 877-378-4279 or visit www.septicpreservation.com

How To Extend The Life Of Your Maine OBD

Septic Preservation Services has OBD (Overboard Discharge) Services and Repairs scheduled today in West Kennebunk, Biddeford, Old Orchard Beach, Cape Elizabeth, Portland and Wells ME. For more information regarding OBDs see:

https://www1.maine.gov/dep/water/wd/OBD/ip_obd.pdf

These are a few general tips that will help to extend the life of your OBD and promote high quality effluent.

  • Some household chemicals kill the microorganisms that digest the wastes in your treatment system and may pass through to the receiving waterbody. Toxic chemicals, harsh cleaners, paint, pharmaceuticals, and non-biodegradable materials should not be disposed of by dumping or pouring down the drain.
  • Using low-flow toilets and water-saving showerheads will prolong the life of your system.
  • Septic tanks should be pumped at least once every three years. Depending on how much the OBD facility is used, you may want to increase the septic pumping frequency or decrease it to once every five years if it receives very little use.
  • Trees, shrubs and woody perennials should be cleared away from system components. Sandfilter surfaces should be mowed at least once per year. If a wet spot appears on or near the sandfilter bed notify the DEP inspector.
  • Mechanical systems operate best if they are used at a consistent rate and may malfunction or produce poor quality effluent if overloaded on the weekend and “starved” during the week. Try to manage laundry, cleaning, and showers so that the load is spread out as evenly as possible. Leave a mechanical OBD operating as recommended by your service contractor at all times during the season of use.
  • Check the chlorine level at least every two weeks and keep fresh chlorine in contact with the treated wastewater. Don’t overfill the chlorinator tubes; only the bottom two or three inches of the tubes should have chlorine. Old, brown or mushy chlorine does not properly disinfect and must be replaced. Take care to remove old chlorine from your chlorinator rather than washing it out to the waterbody.
  • Ensure that the outfall pipe extends to below the low water mark of the receiving waterbody. In extenuating circumstances a specific waiver to this requirement may be granted by the Department.
  • Treated wastewater should be clear and without a strong septic or chlorine odor. If wastewater in the disinfection unit is not nearly clear, smells like rotten eggs, raw sewage, or smells strongly of chlorine, call your service contractor or notify the DEP inspector.

If you require an Overboard Discharge Service or repair you will need to contact a certified maintenance contractor. Septic Preservation Services is the only Statewide contractor on the Maine Department of Environmental Protection Wastewater Treatment Plants certified maintenance contractors list. If you wish to make an appointment or if you have any questions please do contact our office on 877-378-4279 or visit https://www.septicpreservation.com

Septic System Services Let Property Owners Relax And Put Their Feet Up

Septic Preservation Services know that most property owners who have a septic system do not want to spend a lot of time, money or effort maintaining or even thinking about their septic system. Therefore we provide regular septic system services for our customers so they can put their feet up and no longer worry about septic system maintenance. Septic services are an ideal way for property owners to be totally confident that their septic system maintenance is being done without having to concern themselves about it. We maintain, check and monitor the septic system and notify our customer if we find anything that may be a problem in the future which can prevent small septic problems becoming large and expensive septic failures. We provide preventive maintenance services to both commercial and residential customers all over the region. Today we have septic system services scheduled for customers in Canton, Stoughton, Hanover, Hingham, Scituate and Sharon MA. If you would be interested in a septic service or if you have any questions please do contact our Norton office on 877-378-4279 or visit www.septicpreservation.com