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Septic Preservation Services Conduct Septic Inspections for Condominium in Attleboro

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Septic Preservation Services have been working with septic systems for over 25 years in this region. During this time we have built up excellent relationships with our customers, both those with private homes but also commercial properties. Businesses we work with include Cumberland Farms®, Dunkin Donuts®, Shell Oil®, Tedeshi’s®, Xtramart®, and McDonald’s® and we also work with condominium associations and residential communities. These relationships are clearly beneficial for referrals and repeat business. Today we have septic inspections which include an inspection on a condominium in Attleboro, MA. As stated on the Official Website of the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs:

“For a facility comprised of five or more condominium or cooperative units, each system located on the facility shall be inspected at least once every three years instead of at time of transfer of title and all existing systems shall be inspected by December 1, 1996.  For a facility comprised of fewer than five condominium or cooperative units: 1.   each system located on the facility shall be inspected at least once every three years and all existing systems shall be inspected by December 1, 1996, or 2.   at the time of transfer of title of any unit, the system serving that unit shall be inspected in accordance with the time of transfer provisions of 310 CMR 15.301.”

We conduct a septic inspection for this condominium association every 3 years as required by the State of Massachusetts. We do have other Title 5 Inspections today also in Fall River, Swansea, Rehoboth and Seekonk MA. If you require a septic inspection or if you have questions about your septic system please do contact our Norton office on 877-348-4279 or visit www.septicpreservation.com

Septic Design Consultation For Norton Property

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Septic Preservation Services can’t believe it is December already! We see many homes are starting to put up their lights and decorations and getting ready for the holidays. While it is also pleasant to curl up in front of the fireplace and hibernate until spring it is also a good time of year to start preparation for outdoor work that will be possible once spring comes. Today we have an initial septic design consultation with a client who is starting an addition on their home in Norton MA next year. Our Client needs a new septic system to ensure that their addition will pass state and town codes because they will be adding bedrooms to their property. Their property must have a septic system that will support the additional flow potentially created by an addition including more bedrooms. If you require a septic design or have any questions about septic system design please do contact our office on 877-348-4279 or visit www.septicpreservation.com

 

Septic Inspections In Massachusetts Consist Of The Collection and Recording Of Information Specified By The Executive Office Of Energy and Environmental Affairs

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Septic Preservation Services has Septic Inspections scheduled today in Scituate, Hingham, Hanover, Hanson and Halifax MA. As listed on the Massachusetts Official Website Of The Executive Office Of Energy and Environmental Affairs:

“An inspection shall consist of the collection and recording of the following information:
(a)   a general description of the system components and layout;
(b)   quantification of the source/type of sanitary sewage.  This should include type of use (domestic or commercial/industrial) as well as the design flow and whether or not the facility being served is occupied at the time of the inspection;
(c)   an analysis of the factors set forth in 310 CMR 15.303 (failure criteria) and, if the system has a design flow of 10,000 gpd or greater, 15.304 (threats to public health and environment);
(d)   water use records for the previous two years for facilities served by public water supply, if available from the supplier;
(e)   a description of the septic tank including:
1.   approximate age, size, and condition of the tank;
2.   distance between bottom of grease/scum layer and the bottom of the outlet baffle;
3.   distance between the top of the scum layer and the top of the outlet tee;
4.   thickness of the grease/scum layer;
5.   depth of the sludge layer and distance from sludge to outlet tee;
6.   physical condition of inlet and outlet tees;
7.   any evidence of leakage into or out of tank; and
8.   any evidence of backup of effluent.
9.   a characterization of the distribution box, and of dosing tanks with pumps, if any, including: a.   any evidence of solids carryover; b.   leakage into or out of the distribution box; c.   whether the flow is equally divided; and d.   any evidence of backup.
10.   a description of the condition of the soil absorption system including: a.   any signs of hydraulic failure; b.   condition of surface vegetation; c.   level of ponding within disposal area; d.   encroachments into disposal area; and e.   other sources of hydraulic loading.
11.   the location of private water supply well (if any) in relation to system components; and
12.   a copy of pump-out records on file with the local Approving Authority.”

Septic Preservation Services’s licensed inspectors regularly carry out these septic inspections for our clients. We have a number of licensed inspectors so we can usually schedule an inspection at a time that is convenient to our clients. Many of our customers are in the process of selling their property so they need to be confident in the service that we provide and our professional, punctual and thorough inspections. If you have a questions about septic inspections or if you need to schedule an inspection please do contact our Norton Office on 877-378-4279 or visit www.septicpreservation.com

Maine Septic Inspections

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Septic Preservation Services have Septic Inspections today in Auburn, Poland, Lisbon Falls, Lewiston, West Paris, Bowdoin and Turner ME.

Maine is a predominantly rural state and relies heavily on decentralized sewage disposal facilities for disposal of human waste, i.e., septic systems. The Maine Departments of Human Services and Environmental Protection recommends that a septic system be inspected prior to any sale of property. If you require a septic inspection because you are buying or selling a property or for any other reason please do contact our office where we will be able to schedule an inspection and answer any questions that you may have at 877-378-4279 or visit www.septicpreservation.com

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Septic Installation from Start to Finish

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landscaping Septic Preservation Services are completing a septic system installation today in North Attleboro MA.

We are landscaping to ensure that evidence of the installation is minimal and that the landscape will recover quickly to cover any remaining signs of the work. We understand that having septic system work is sometimes necessary, but not always something that we want to be reminded of once it has been completed.

We work quickly and discreetly which can be necessary, especially at our commercial customers sites.

We have recently completed both residential and commercial septic installations in Rowley, Peabody, Wrentham, and Rochester, MA.

If you require a septic system installation or if you have any questions, please do contact our Norton office at 877-378-4279 or visit www.septicpreservation.com

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Septic Inspections in Maine Today

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 MaineSeptic Preservation Services have septic inspections scheduled today in Topsham, Brunswick, Bowdoinham, West Bath, Phippsburg, Harpswell, Bailey Island, and Arrowsic, Maine.  

We have extensive experience conducting septic inspections in Maine and provide our customers with thorough and professional inspections so they can be confident in the results.

If you require a septic inspection or if you have any questions about septic inspections, please do contact our office at 877-378-4279 or visit www.septicpreservation.com

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Garbage Disposals and Your Septic System

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Garbage Disposals are used in many households, but are they safe to use with your septic system.  Good Question!

While many companies that sell garbage disposals will tell you they are fine to use with a septic system, the truth is they really aren’t.

You really shouldn’t be using a garbage disposal with your septic system.  The way that the septic system is set up involves a large tank filled with water and the waste from your home.  The solid waste settles to the bottom where bacteria go to work breaking it down.  Then, there is the water waste layer that has the excess liquid going out to the drain field.  Finally, at the top, there is a layer of scum that has built up.

In order to keep your septic system running smoothly, there are many items that should not be flushed or sent down the drains.  This includes, diapers, wipes, bleach, harsh chemicals and sanitary products to name a few.    The same is true with your garbage disposal.  All the fats, grease, and other waste from the disposal are being added to the septic tank which can can cause problems and clogs and prevent it from working correctly.

Basically, you are overloading the waste that is being put into your septic tank and the naturally occurring bacteria will not be able to keep up with breaking it down.  If you use a garbage disposal, you should have your tank pumped every year, rather than the normal 3-5 year range.  It can wreak havoc with your septic system.

A better idea? Compost.  Composting your kitchen waste is much better for your system and environmentally friendly.  You can buy a cheap plastic composter or even make your own.  Depending on the size, you can add all your kitchen waste as well as leaves and grass and have a great fertilizer ready for your garden or landscaping.

It’s a win win situation for your yard as well as your septic system.  

Visit www.septicpreservation.com for all your septic system questions.  They have a qualified staff ready to help you with all your septic needs from pumping and cleaning to design and installation.  Give them a call at 877-378-4279.

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Septic Services for All Types of Septic Systems

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Septic Preservation Services Septic Preservation Service have septic system services today in Barrington, Warren, Tiverton, Little Compton, Middletown, and Jamestown, Rhode Island, including FAST Services, Sand Filter Services and Singulair Services. When you have a septic system you want to ensure that your septic service is completed by a septic company with experience with your exact type of septic system.

Septic Preservation Services have extensive experience with many types of septic systems so you can be confident that your septic system service will be completed correctly, thoroughly, and in a timely manner.

If you need to schedule a septic system service or if you have any questions about services or septic systems please do contact our office at 877-378-4279 or visit www.septicpreservation.com

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Signs of Septic System Problems

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septic system problems Septic Preservation Services know that you may have a septic system problem if you have a property with a septic system, and see one or more of the following signs:

 

  • All of the drains from the house are slow
  • Sewage smells in your home
  • There is a persistent wet area over the leach field
  • Sewage is surfacing in the area of the septic tank or distribution box
  • There is sewage seeping through the foundation
  • The liquid level in the leach field is at the top of the crushed rock layer, the chambers or other underground structures
  • The vegetation over the leach field is greener and more lush than over adjacent areas in the yard
  • There is sewage odor in the yard at times or constantly
  • There is flow back from the leach field when the septic tank is pumped
  • The septic tank needs to be pumped frequently
  • The septic tank discharge baffle is damaged or missing
  • Rain water seems to take longer to disappear over the leach field than over adjacent areas in the yard
  • Well water is contaminated

 

We have experienced septic system technicians who use up to date equipment to locate and repair septic problems for our customers.

Today we have septic system repairs scheduled in West Bridgewater, Stoughton, Mansfield, Norton, Raynham, and Canton, MA.  If you require a septic repair 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 Pumping Integral to Septic Maintenance

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septic tank pumping Septic Preservation Services are available to do the septic maintenance that everyone would rather took care of itself but unfortunately needs to be done and arranged.

Septic Pumping is an important part of your septic system maintenance. If you do not have this done your system will get clogged and full and when that happens it will cease to work efficiently and eventually fail. As you can probably imagine a failed septic system is not a pretty sight (or smell) and is often a very expensive thing to fix.

This can be avoided if you not only have your septic system pumped regularly but also use a through and reputable company to do so. The frequency that your septic system should be pumped varies on a variety of factors including the size of your system and the amount it is used, however, it is recommended that it is pumped every 3-5 years.  A properly maintained septic system should only be pumped every 2-5 years, as needed, to avoid removing the “good” bacteria and keep the system running smoothly. Today we have septic pumping scheduled in Attleboro, Norton, Seekonk, Fall River, Freetown, Lakeville, and Acushnet, MA.  If it has been over three years since your septic tank had a pump out, please contact us for an evaluation and to arrange septic pumping if necessary.  You can reach us at 877-378-4279 or visit www.septicpreservation.com