Septic Maintenance
Septic Maintenance
Whether you have a standard system, sand filter, gravel filter, or advanced treatment technology (ATT), our certified DEQ maintenance providers can keep your septic system running in top form while meeting your permit requirements.
Alarms going off? Puddles on your drainfield? You may have a problem.
EMS provides ongoing maintenance and monitoring of your system. Maintenance is required every year on most systems in Oregon as of 2013. Washington state requires maintenance every five years on all septic systems.
Ensuring your system is up to code with regular maintenance and proper usage, you are protecting your family from potentially deadly viruses and diseases. The costs of the inspection and any subsequent repairs are easily the right choice when compared to the sheer weight of extreme repairs and fines in the possible event of an unmaintained system breaking down.
AX20RT Pod Before & After
Control Panel Before and After
A DEQ certified septic system can last twenty to thirty years with regular maintenance, an unmaintained system can cost thousands.
Only flush toilet paper and body waste.
Do not flush:
- Disposable personal wipes
- Paper towels
- Cigarette butts or pipe contents
- Sanitary/hygiene products
- Diapers/baby wipes
- Hair
- Grease, oil, lotion
- Coffee grounds
- Fish or small animals
- Q-Tip/cotton swabs
- Cotton balls
- Kitty Litter
- Medications
- Contacts/solution
- Everyday bathroom garbage
Do not put in disposal:
- Lemon or lime peels
- Food waste or scraps
- Paper towels
- Grease, oil
- Bleach, chemicals of any kind
- Garbage disposals NOT recommended
This is not a complete list, reach out to the expert of your choice for the best results. Leaking water utilities, heavy oil-based conditioners, and even some septic tank additives can result in a premature need for maintenance. A DEQ-certified septic system can last twenty to thirty years with regular maintenance, an unmaintained system can cost thousands. Environmental Management Systems’ staff of trained professionals can quickly locate problems and offer solutions.
Septic Tank Lid Safety
Prevent a Tragedy
People do accidentally fall into septic tanks. In most cases, the person who falls in gets out without serious injury. But a child’s tragic death is a reminder to inspect your septic system for damaged or missing lids.
Take these precautions to make sure no one accidently falls into your septic tank.
- Know where your septic system lids or covers are located.
- Routinely inspect the condition of the lids for hazards or problems
- Keep the lids secure by repairing or replacing all damaged or missing parts.
- Use bolts, screws, or other locks to secure the lids and prevent easy access.
- Never drive or park vehicles on top of septic systems – it can damage or dislodge the cover.
- Never leave an open lid unattended when inspecting or having your septic system pumped.
- Make sure the lids are secured after working on your septic system
- Teach children that the septic tank lids are not to be played on or opened
Owners of septic systems are responsible for ensuring the systems are safe and function properly, including having a secure lid on the tanks.
