Required Maintenance
The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) reports that the average life of an alternative onsite septic system (AOSS) in Virginia is 30-40 years. However, like most home amenities, failure to perform proper septic system maintenance can cause an avoidable malfunction and premature failure. To avoid these issues, the VDH requires that you have your system inspected annually. And, it recommends that you have it pumped out every 3-5 years at a minimum (VDH Regulations). Those who live in the Chesapeake Bay Preservation area are required to have their septic tanks pumped or inspected at least every five years.
Properly maintaining your septic system is a top priority for the staff at Triple R Construction Co., Inc.. A poorly maintained septic system runs the risk of causing sewage to back up into your home and may result in a serious system failure. These types of malfunctions are extremely costly to fix. They put not only you and your family at health risk but the surrounding community. Inspection of your system will include the following:
- House to tank
- Tanks & treatment systems
- Drain field dispersal area and components
Preventative Maintenance
Do you have sewage backing up in your house? Slow flushing toilets? Gurgling noises at the sink? These are all indicators that a sewer line may be clogged or that your septic tank needs to be cleaned. Don't waste time calling a plumber or another septic company, call Triple R Construction Co., Inc.!
One of the most devastating aspects of a septic system malfunction or failure is that it occurs when you least expect it, and it usually can be avoided. At Triple R Construction Co., Inc., we pride ourselves on our ability to anticipate a system failure by taking the appropriate steps. Triple R Construction Co., Inc. offers preventative maintenance to all of its customers. This service includes:
- Monitoring sludge levels in the septic tank annually
- Minimizing grease and solids from garbage disposals
- Educating our customers on using their systems
As an owner of a septic tank system, there are things you can do to prevent future issues with your system. These preventative actions include (but are not limited to):
- Planting grass over the septic tank and drainfield in order to reduce erosion.
- Avoiding heavy traffic over the septic tank and drainfield.
- Making sure trees or large plants are not encroaching upon the drainfield
- Getting help when you need it!
