Septic ServicesSeptic Services

Septic services are vital for homes that aren’t connected to a municipal sewer system. These systems handle waste and help protect the environment, plumbing, and public health. Regular septic tank cleaning and maintenance is necessary to avoid water and environmental pollution, plumbing problems, and disease outbreaks.

Licensed septic systems professionals must pass written, oral, and practical exams to demonstrate their competency in designing and installing septic systems that meet state standards for sewage treatment and disposal. They also must be licensed by local authorities to perform maintenance and repairs. Homeowners should verify the certification of designers and installers by contacting their town hall or checking with the New York State Department of Health.

The Importance of Routine Septic Inspections by Phillips Professionals

A septic tank is an underground, watertight container that receives wastewater from your house. Solid waste settles to the bottom of the tank, where it is broken down by bacteria. Liquids drain out the top of the tank, through a piping network that goes to a drain field, where it’s further treated by the soil.

Maintaining your septic system includes having it pumped every two to three years. Other maintenance includes limiting the use of your garbage disposal (it adds food waste to the system), not planting trees within 30 feet of your septic tank or drainfield, and not parking or driving heavy vehicles over the septic system. Regular maintenance can help prevent clogs and leaks, which can cause a system failure. If you notice that water is pooling in the yard, it’s a sign your septic system needs to be inspected.

Phillips Plumbing, Wells, & Septic
471 Fred King Rd, Hartwell, GA 30643
(706) 376-3422