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Services Provided
Servicing the
entire Lake Sunapee Region with over 15 years experience! New London
Septic is fully insured. We provide prompt, professional, clean,
quality work to both residential and commercial customers.
- Septic Tank Pumping and Inspections
(Residential and Commercial)
- Professional Leach Field Inspections
(Residential and Commercial)
- Grease Trap Pumping
- High Volume Pumping
- Septic Tank Riser and Cover Installation
- Septic Tank Repair and Replacement
- Sewer Pump Replacement and Repair
- Baffle Replacement and Repair
- Leach Field Installations, Replacement,
and Repair
- Drain Cleaning
- Thawing of Frozen Sewer Lines
- Portable Toilets
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Maintaining your Septic System
If your septic system is properly designed, installed and maintained it
should provide you with many years of trouble free service, ONLY IF IT IS
PROPERLY MAINTAINED. The key to the life and service of any septic system is
proper maintenance.
A septic system is designed to condition untreated liquid household waste
(sewage) so that it can be readily dispersed and percolated into the sub
soil. Percolation through the soil accomplishes much of the final
purification of the effluent including the destruction of disease producing
bacteria. Your septic tank is the 1st step to this process. As sewage enters
the tank its rate of flow is reduced so that larger solids sink to the
bottom or rise to the surface. These solids are retained in the tank and the
clarified effluent is suspended. The solids and liquids in the tank are
partially decomposed by bacteria and other natural processes. Treated
effluent from the septic tank is discharged to the leach field while the
sludge and scum from accumulated bacteria is stored in the tank. These
residues need to be periodically cleaned out of the tank. Otherwise the
sludge and scum will eventually build up and cause clogs in the leach field
and home. This can cause failure of a leach system which is unhealthy,
illegal and costly. Periodic cleaning of your septic system is essential to
its proper function and life span.
You should inspect you septic tank every year. If the sludge and surface
scum combined are equal to more than a third of the depth of the tank your
tank should be pumped out. This should be done at least every two to three
years. If your septic tank has a filter this should be cleaned and inspected
once a year. Inspect the entire leach field area for any soggy or wet spots
and odor every year. These can indicate a system failure. Know where your
septic tank and leach field are located. This can save you lots of time and
money on digging and locating.
Avoid flushing bulky waste or grease into the septic system. Do not flush
diapers, wipes, cigarette butts, sanitary napkins and condoms, paper towels,
rags or any other foreign material. These can plug the sewer and leach field
lines. Minimize or eliminate the use of sink disposal systems. Do not flush
toxic materials into the system such as paint thinner, gasoline, pesticides,
chlorine, drain cleaner, and other caustic and toxic materials. These
substances can kill the natural bacteria in the tank needed for the system
to function properly. Do not bother adding enzymes or commercial additives
to your system. The bacteria already provided by the tanks natural function
provides all the bacteria you need. Conserve on water. Too much water can
overload a system and effect the function. Do not drive vehicles or allow
heavy machinery and livestock on your leach field. The weight can compact
the soil and case breaks in the pipe. Do not place buildings, sheds, or
other structures over your septic system. Do not allow brush, trees or
plants to grow on your septic system. This can cause root damage and make
access to the system troublesome.
Some signs that your system may be ready for pumping and / or in failure are
slow draining and gurgling pipes, backup of sewage into the home, sewer
odor, wet or soggy spots on or around septic system
During the pumping of your septic tank we will inspect the general condition
of the tank. We will also inspect the inlet and outlet baffles to make sure
they are in tact and functioning properly. We will also check for any signs
of leach field failure.
New London Septic Service provides professional leach field Inspections for
those buying or selling a home. During the inspection we check the condition
of the material in the leach field, we check the condition of the tank and
baffles and write a complete report on the condition of the septic system.
If requested, we also provide camera inspections.
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