Taft Plumbing is a Licensed Septic Installer
We can help you, whether it is finding and digging up your tank for maintenance, or the process of needing a new system. We are here for you!
- Gravity Distribution Systems
- Standard Pressure Systems
- Intermittent Sand Filter Systems
- Bottomless Sand Filter Systems
- NuWater Systems
Septic System Maintenance
This important part of your system can often be overlooked. Keeping your system well maintained can save you from costly repairs in the future.
Cleaning Recommendations
- 1,000 Gallons or larger should be cleaned every 2 to 4 years depending on the size of the tank and occupancy.
- 1,000 Gallons or smaller should be cleaned every 1 to 2 years also depending on the size of the tank and occupancy.
Warning Signs
- Slow-draining sinks, toilets and other drains
- Gurgling sound
- Sewage back-up into the house
- Sewage odors in the yard with extended wet spots in the vicinity of septic fields
What Not To Flush
- Hand Wipes
- Baby Wipes
- Feminine Products
What Not To Put Down Your Garbage Disposal
- Eggshells
- Shellfish
- Coffee Grounds
- Anything that is Considered Dead Material