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Time to Pump that Septic

Here is a helpful graph that shows the approximate duration of time in which you should have your septic tank pumped. This is NOT to be ignored. Not pumping your septic tank regularly can cause septic system failure.

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What is a septic system?

There are a number of different septic systems, each with its own design. Here is a conventional system. It consists of three main parts: the septic tank, the drain field, and the soil beneath the drain field.

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Septic Tank that is pumped regularly.

Good water flow into septic tank, and good flow out to drain. The tank level is below the inlet pipe allowing the toilet drain to have good clear flow.

Septic Tank that Has been neglected.

Restricted water flow into septic tank, outlet blockage and solids being pushed out to drain.
The tank level is above the inlet pipe causing the toilet drain to gurgle and not flush properly.
The 4 Step Plan

Four steps to a healthy septic system

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Inspect

Yearly inspect filter and pump your tank as necessary.
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Use water efficiently

Do not do all your laundry washing on the same day, but spread over a couple days. High water usage will stir up your septic tank, disturbing the settling process and push solids out into drainage area, or prematurely clogging effluent filter.
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Do not flush these

Do not dispose of household hazardous wastes, plastics or anything anti-bacterial in sinks or toilet.
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Properly protect your drain field

Only plant grass over your drain field. The roots from trees and shrubs can damage and clog the drain field. Do not place small buildings over any part of your system. Do not drive or park any car or other heavy vehicle over your drain field.
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Access Risers

Your access for easy maintenance

Tired of digging up your yard every time your septic tank is cleaned?

We can install a riser with a sealed lid that provides ground-level access to your tank for inspection and pumping. It is also a good visual reminder of the need to maintain your septic tank through pumping.

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Effluent Filters

What is an effluent filter?

Effluent Filters are designed to extend the life of your septic system by preventing solids from leaving the septic tank. These filters should be inspected and cleaned once a year. Having an effluent filter often will alert the homeowner of a problem in the septic system before it becomes a serious issue. If filters are not cleaned regularly they will cause drains to work in an unsatisfactory manner.

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