Overley's Septic Service

Different soil compositions handle water absorption in different ways. Sand or gravel, for instance, move water quickly, while clay or silt move it slowly, sometimes too slowly. A septic installation expert will adjust the mix around the pipes to make sure your waste water is handled correctly.

One of the reasons an evaluation of your septic system is so important before a purchase of a home is that you could find that your leech field is too small. That can happen if the house has been renovated over the years but the septic system was not expanded.

The word septic means that there is a large presence of bacteria, and in the case of a septic tank, this is a good thing. The bacteria breaks down the waste in an anaerobic reaction, which means there's no oxygen present because the tank is sealed.

Some septic systems utilize a pressure dosing effluent removal system build that uses drip lines. These systems employ a network of drip trenches with pipes to receive effluent from the pumps at a rate sufficient to allow slow dripping into the trench and, subsequently, the soil.

The most environmentally friendly type of septic system is known as a Fixed Activated Sludge Treatment (FAST) system, since it destroys more solid waste than a traditional system does.

The typical septic drain field has a lifespan of about 20 years. While routine septic tank pump outs can help extend field bed life, soil fracturing technologies are the best way to rejuvenate a failing leach bed so it lasts longer and works more effectively.

Weather does affect the ability to install or repair a septic system. In winter, when the ground is frozen, it is virtually impossible to dig. We recommend inspecting the system after spring thaw and before winter begins so repairs can be made quickly.

It’s important to remember that your customers won’t always realize that delays in fixing their septic system is because of parts unavailability and not because of you. When your reputation as a contractor is on the line, we’ve got the supplies you need.

When we think of a septic system, we often immediately think of the tank, but that’s not the only part of the system. Without the drain field, the whole system will get backed up and stop working, which is why it’s just as important to keep the field in good repair.

To get to the local sewer main, your sewer pipes usually go under your front yard. That means they go under plants and trees, sometimes right through their roots. Fortunately, if roots get into your sewer line, a sewer expert can help clear them out.

One of the main causes of septic drain field failure is flooding. Rising groundwater can compromise the vertical distance and thus negatively affect the gravitational water flow, leading effluent away from (instead of toward) the disposal trench. Frozen ground can also affect drain field effectiveness.

Many homeowners who have a septic system do not realize that they do not need to add any septic system additives to their septic tank. The bottom line is, your septic system will work just fine, and the bacteria will stay in balance as long as you take care of it and perform regular maintenance.