| Don't let your Septic system
be a mystery! Copsey's is eager to answer any questions
you have about your septic system. If you don't see
theanswer to your questions here, use our contact form
to ask, we'll BEE happy to answer any questions!
Q: How often should we pump our
residential tank?
A: every 2-5 years based on amount
of people in house, wash loads, age of system, thickness
of sludge. Our professional service men will give you
an honest estimate of frequency after evaluation. We
also send/mail reminder cards every 2 years for your
convenience
Q: We have an odor! is this a
septic problem?
A: Typically not. If you do not see
raw sewage either in the yard, tub, toilet or sink.
The septic is usually not the problem. The vent pipes
on the roof may be clogged with leaves or bird debris.
If you don't use those specific drains that the odor
is coming from, they could also have dried - out causing
smell.
Q: How do I know where my septic
is located?
A: The best suggestion is to contact
the local Health Department Environmental Division to
obtain a copy of the plot from the inspection at installation.
Some homes may have a white pvc pipe sticking up in
the yard, or a concrete square or round lid. Newer homes
commonly have a pipe sticking up, but that may only
be a snake (metal apparatus used to unclog drains) access.
We cannot pump from this pipe. The best cleaning comes
from digging the larger 2-foot diameter lids, whether
square or round.
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