Septic systems are individual wastewater treatment systems that use the soil to treat small wastewater flows, usually from individual homes. They are typically used in rural or large lot settings where centralized wastewater treatment is impractical.

There are many types of septic systems in use today. While all septic systems are individually designed for each site, most septic systems are based on the same principles.
A septic system consists of a septic tank, a distribution box, and a drainfield, all connected by pipes called conveyance lines.

Your septic system treats household wastewater by temporarily holding it in the septic tank where heavy solids and lighter scum are allowed to separate from wastewater. The solids stored in the tank are decomposed by bacteria and later removed, along with the lighter scum, by a professional licensed septic tank pumper.

After the partially treated wastewater leaves the tank, it flows into a distribution box which separates this flow evenly into a network of drainfield trenches. Drainage holes at the bottom of each line allow the wastewater to drain into gravel trenches for temporary storage. This effluent then slowly seeps into the subsurface soil where it is further treated and purified.

Slow draining tubs and toilet back-ups are signs of septic system failure. Standing, discolored waste water in the drain field area may indicate a failing system. We can evaluate your system, including inlet and outlet T's, distribution boxes and the drain field. A simple evaluation can save your family thousands of dollars, unforeseen stress, and embarrassment.