FAQ - Questions and Answers

Save Money

Failing septic systems are expensive to repair or replace, and poor maintenance is often the cause. If your septic system does fail, a reputable professional should be contracted to perform the repair. After all, it is more cost-effective to have your failing septic system repaired correctly than to have it become a recurring problem.

Protect Human Health

Safe treatment of sewage prevents the spread of infection and disease. Inadequately treated wastewater from septic systems can be a cause of groundwater contamination, which poses a threat to drinking water and human health.

• Inspect and pump frequently
• Change or clean effluent filter
• Use water efficiently
• Watch your drains
• Care for your drainfield
• Don't put chemicals down the drain

If your waste water is backing up, it can mean there is a obstruction somewhere in your system. If you have septic, your tank may need to be pumped or your leach field may not be doing its job.

Obstructions can be caused by different things from toys to waste paper put down the toilet. Its also possible that a tree root has grown into a pipe in the system and is causing an interference.

We use a snake with either a cutter head, a grabber, or a poker. We can use the poker to drive thru soft obstructions. The grabber can retrieve precious items that have accidently made it into the system. The cutter head is used to clear hard obstructions like tree roots and other deposits.

• Household cleaners
• Garbage disposals
• Improper design or installation
• Hot tubs and pools
• Water purification systems

Before we do any digging, we inspect the problem with a high-definition video camera. If obstructions, cracks, leaks or anything is found, we will let know immediately.

Chances are, if you are reading this, you already know you need one. They are for homeowners that need to transfer waste water from the house to a public sewer sytem. The sewer may be a ways off, uphill, located over difficult terrain, or all the above.

If your alarm is sounding, it indicates a problem with the sewage pump system. The problem can be:

• A failed pump
• A clogged system, overloaded with solids
• Malfunction of the control system

Sewage pumps should be inspected anually to prevent such problems.