Septic Systems

We offer a full range of septic services including:  Residential and Commercial installations, perk tests, deep hole tests, Residential and Commercial pumping services, repair, grease trap pumping and septic tank inspections.  We are familiar with all health department regulations, so when it is time to install or repair your system we are here for you.
Your septic system should be pumped every three to five years depending on your usage.  A clean septic tank is key to a healthy septic system.  There are three parts to the standard household system these include:

• The Septic Tank — A septic tank's purpose is to separate solids from the wastewater, store and partially decompose as much solid material as possible, while allowing the liquid (or effluent) to go to the drainfield. Click here to see.

• The Drainfield — After solids settle in the septic tank, the liquid wastewater (or effluent) is discharged to the drainfield, also known as an absorption or leach field.

• The Soil — The soil below the drainfield provides the final treatment and disposal of the septic tank effluent. After the wastewater has passed into the soil, organisms in the soil treat the effluent before it percolates downward and outward, eventually entering ground or surface water. The type of soil also impacts the effectiveness of the drainfield; for instance, clay soils may be too tight to allow much wastewater to pass through and gravelly soil may be too coarse to provide much treatment.

Call us day or night at (518) 398-7361 or (845) 266-3300 for emergency service or routine cleaning.