What’s involved in installing a new system?
To start, you will have to figure out what type of system you will need. To do so, a percolation test and probe will need to be performed to help determine what new septic system you should go with. The percolation test determines the size of the soil absorption field. Your township should then be contacted to perform an inspection on the probe. The probe is dug to a depth of eight feet, if possible. The soil layers are examined to find out what kind of soil is being dealt with at your location, and the exam will also look for limiting zone factors such as rocks and the water table. All of these things help determine the location and depth that the percolation holes should be dug.
When the percolation and probe tests are completed, the results, as interpreted by the township, will determine the size and type of system you should install.
Standard In-ground Septic System:
These systems are installed in locations where the perc rate is between 6 and 59, and where there is "no limiting zone."
Standard In-ground Pressure Dose System:
These systems are installed in locations where the perc rate is between 60 and 90, and where there is "no limiting zone."
Elevated Sand Mound Pressure Dose System:
These systems are installed in locations where the perc rate is between 90 and 120, and where a "limiting zone" does exist. Elevated Sand Mound Pressure Dose Systems are installed above ground including a submersible pump, and with D.E.P. approved sand used in the bed. The entire system is then covered and graded into the surroundings.
Please contact us for help with your questions regarding any of the systems or procedures described above.
Drain Field Rejuvenation
When soil gets plugged up with solids and won’t allow liquid to pass through it, the soil fails. Washing machine lint and waste tank solids are often the culprits, but any solid waste can be the problem. In most situations, the solids caused a problem because the tank was not pumped when it was supposed to be.
Drain field rejuvenation can fix your system by pumping the tank, cleaning (jetting) the drain field lines, and installing washing machine and effluent filters. Sometimes the problem is so severe that the soil needs to be fractured as well. The way M&S fractures the soil is by inserting a hollow tube into the soil and sending a 300 lb blast of air to create thousands of tiny fissures into the soil. This allows the drain field to do as its name suggests, drain.
By introducing oxygen, it allows aerobic bacterial colonies to repopulate and process the waste. This can all be accomplished without digging or altering the yard.
Sometimes, sodium from wastewater can bind the soil if your drain field has a high level of clay soil. In this case, Septic Seep should be used to help release the sodium bonded clays which in turn reopens the soil. Septic Seep will also help disperse grease and scum that also clog the soil.
Sewer and Drain Cleaning Services
Call M&S when you have a back up. We can offer you cost effective solutions to your sewer and drain problems
What causes backups?
The most common reasons for backups are due to soap residue, garbage disposal waste, hair, and grease. While these are the most common cause for issues, they are also the easiest to correct and control.
The age of your drain lines can also be a factor when backups occur. For instance, if your line has many joints and/or connections, this could lead to pipe degradation and poor infiltration. The condition of your lines itself plays a vital role in the increased likelihood of backups and failure.
Settlement, due to improper bedding of the drain lines, can cause improper flow and buildup. It is necessary to avoid improper slopes, dips, sunken joints, root infiltration and breaks.
Are my lines flowing properly?
Some of the early signs that your lines are not flowing properly are slow drainage, gurgling or bubbling sounds and odors from the drains. More severe signs include complete blockage.
Should you experience any of these warning signs, it is time to call M&S immediately. M&S will dispatch an experienced technician who will determine the source of the issue and diagnose the best solution to fix the problem. Catching troubles early will save you time, money and headaches in the long run.
What are Cable and Jetting services?
Among M&S’s many tools of the trade are the various “snakes” available to remove debris/blockage and to open lines. The snakes are cables that get fed through lines and drains. These cables range in diameter from 1-¼" to 6", and they can reach inside lines to 100 feet.
For issues further than 100 feet into lines, M&S uses the jetting services. Jetting refers to the high pressure water jet that can deliver 4000 psi on lines from 2" to 54" in diameter and up to 500 feet deep.
With proper, regular maintenance, your lines will stay open with the risk of clogging greatly reduced.
What are Cable and Jetting services?
Sometimes the problems you’re experiencing are due to defective plumbing lines. If a problem persists, you may need to repair or replace the defective line. The M&S service technician will be able to locate the problem, inform you of the severity, and consult with you what courses of action your system requires.
What can I do to reduce the risk of my lines backing up?
Simple preventative actions:
- Use lighter weight toilet paper
- Make sure there are baskets or screens on every drain
- When using a garbage disposal, make sure you run plenty of water and have the blades sharpened often
- Heavy grease should be disposed of in your residential trash
- Use liquid soaps (powdered soaps are made with wax that can leave behind a residue)
- Do not flush feminine products, baby wipes or paper towels down the toilet
- Make sure all outside drain caps are fitted & secured properly
- Clean area drains frequently
