septic systems

faqs & gallery

What is it?

A septic system is a water treatment system that processes and disposes of sewage and other wastewater (think showers, laundry, dishwashing & more) by collecting that water from the home or other building(s), then routing it underground first into a holding [septic] tank, then distributed through different channels called a drain-field.

how to they work?

Through the plumbing in our homes and other buildings, wastewater collects in the septic tank. From there, most solid materials settle and are broken down by anaerobic bacteria. Any scum left (fat, oil, and grease) that floats on the top is held in the tank via a filter in the septic tank. The remaining liquid wastewater (also called effluent) runs through a port on the tank and routed through pipe then dispersed into a drain field. The drain field, also underground, is made up of perforated pipes that are laid in trenches and subsequently covered over with earth. These trenches allow the soil to absorb & naturally filter the remaining liquid while also protecting ground water sources from contamination.

Construction site with two yellow John Deere compact excavators working on installing underground piping, with an open trench and dirt piles around it.
Construction site with excavated area and underground utility box, dirt mounds, trees, parked vehicles, and a small house in the background.
Construction site with cleared ground, partially poured concrete sidewalk, dirt, and a white pipe sticking out of the ground, with some trees and parked vehicles in the background.
A person standing on a lawn, holding a surveying rod and marker, with surveying equipment on tripods on the ground nearby. The background shows trees, a small shed, a house, and a playset.

gallery

For those of you who prefer a picture to tell a story, here’s a few photos from some of our septic projects.

Feel free to take a look around - it’s a dirty job…but somebody’s gotta do it!

A utility worker in brown jacket and jeans operating a truck-mounted boom lift with a large gray transformer, next to a leafless tree on a grassy area with a rectangular hole in the ground, under a clear blue sky.
A concrete slab with a square hole cut into it, revealing a black and white device inside. There is a black strap on the right side of the slab, and dried leaves and grass around it. The slab has a rough, textured surface with some rust-colored spots
Construction site with a yellow compact excavator working on a dirt trench, trees without leaves in the background, and a clear blue sky with the sun shining.
Construction site with a large trench and an underground utility box, surrounded by dirt mounds, trees, and a house and cars in the background.
Excavator working on installing underground pipes in a residential yard with a brick house in the background.
Construction site with a yellow and black mini excavator working on underground plumbing, digging a trench near a sidewalk, with a pipe and exposed underground pipes visible.
A large black pipeline runs through a deep trench with red soil on both sides.
Close-up of a black plastic object with a large circular opening, surrounded by dirt and soil.
A trench with a pipe and a black plastic drainage or conduit system in a dirt area with reddish soil and sparse vegetation.
Construction site with dug-up earth and concrete sidewalk, construction equipment, and trees in the background.
Construction site with a mini excavator on a dirt slope and underground piping being installed in a trench.
A paved walkway surrounded by lush green trees and bushes, with two circular metal access covers on the ground.

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  • Two men walking on a gravel forest trail, one with a measuring wheel.

    "outstanding work. Very kind and understanding .Took care of work NEXT day!"

    Salvatore Garitta

  • Two men standing outdoors in a grassy area by a road, surrounded by trees, appearing to discuss or examine something in the grass.

    "I could not have been happier. They were quick to respond to my inquiry for a quote on my job. They explained exactly how they would fix my drainage problem and gave me a reasonable quote for the work. They showed up when they said they would, did the work quickly and efficiently and left me a happy customer that will not hesitate to use them again."

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