More Information
- Regular Maintenance ensures that your septic system is running effectively and not costing you additional money
- Systems with poor maintenance can lead to contaminated groundwater and health risks along with legal liabilities
- Regular maintenance helps you stay within compliance.
Many local health departments have a set of rules and standards for septic systems.
Why Maintenance
Matters
1
- Pooling water or muddy soil around your septic system
- Bright green grass over your drainfield
- Slow drains or backups in plumbing
- Odors or visible sewage on the ground
Septic System
Danger Signs
3
- Inspections, every 5-7 years
- Septic Pumpings, every 2-3 years
- Effluent filters, cleaning every 6 months
(a link to a video on cleaning filters can be provided)
Recommended Maintenance Schedule
2
More Information
- Regular Maintenance ensures that your septic system is running effectively and not costing you additional money
- Systems with poor maintenance can lead to contaminated groundwater and health risks along with legal liabilities
- Regular maintenance helps you stay within compliance.
Many local health departments have a set of rules and standards for septic systems.
Why Maintenance Matters
1
- Inspections, every 5-7 years
- Septic Pumpings, every 2-3 years
- Effluent filters, cleaning every 6 months
(a link to a video on cleaning filters can be provided)