Septic System Information for Connecticut Residents

Septic tanks slow down discharges from the building’s plumbing fixtures so solid material can settle to the bottom of the tank while grease and scum rises to the top. A stable biological system within the tank promotes the conversion of organic solids to soluble organic chemicals and gases. The results are relatively uniform quality septage that proceeds to the leaching fields. There is no need to introduce any commercial additives to the tank to promote biological growth.

Pump-Out Frequency

We recommend cleaning your septic tank every two years. Frequency is determined by the occupancy of the home and how quickly solid material builds up in the tank. A garbage disposal significantly increases the amount of grease and solid material entering the tank and therefore warrants more frequent pumping. Septic tanks that have less than 1,000 gallons of capacity or those undersized for the existing usage have to be pumped more frequently.

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Septic Tank Depth and Need

Whenever the top of a septic tank is located deep in the ground, it becomes more difficult to gain access to the tank for maintenance (cleaning and "snaking" of clogged sewer lines). Effective January 1, 2000, the Connecticut Public Health Code requires all new and existing septic tanks to have at least one cleanout manhole so that access to the tank will be less than 12" from grade level. Commercial properties owners, please contact your local health department for codes.

Office Hours
Mon-Fri: 7 AM - 5:30 PM
Sat: 8 AM - 2:00 PM
24 hr. Emergency Service

Unsafe Things for Your Septic System

Non-biodegradables:
Grease	Disposable Diapers	Baby Wipes	Kitty Litter

Plastics	Sanitary Products	Paper Towels	Facial Tissue
Food Scraps	Coffee Grinds
Poisons:
Gasoline	Oil	Paints	Paint Thinner
Pesticides	Photographic Solutions	Pharmaceuticals	Antifreeze
Petroleum Products

Call us to learn more about maintaining your septic system or to schedule a cleaning.

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