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Why have your System Inspected
The purpose of an inspection is to evaluate the present and future performance of the existing system. Running water into a tank, performing a flow test, dye tracer, or pumping the tank through a 4 or 8 inch inspection port, does not fully evaluate the system and does not remove solids.
American Septic Service performs an enhanced inspection disclosure. Your tank is properly accessed and pumped, removing both solids and liquids. The functionality of your system is determined by observing several points of interest, including the age of the system, the effluent (water) level, amount of solids, integrity of the septic tank, risers, filters, inlet and outlet baffles, design flow, date of construction, capacity of the tank, roots or exposed rebar present, and distribution box.
Electronic Locating
Most problems begin in the tank and can be diagnosed by gaining access and pumping the tank. In most cases, the tank has to be located.
American Septic Service locates all tanks electronically with our “SeeSnake” video camera and locator. Sometimes we have no other entrance into the system and we thread the camera head through the roof vent.
These pesky critters make their home in sewer lines and septic tanks. They do require oxygen and they are found in tanks that have been previously accessed for proper cleaning.
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They are also found in the newer systems because as a rule, these systems are shallower than the older systems and there is more oxygen for them.
These flies are often found in systems that are installed with chambers rather than the traditional rock and trench fields. The drain fly larvae and dead flies pictured on the filter below caused the filter to be plugged and caused a backup of the system. Although the homeowner is a good user, the dead flies and larvae have plugged the filter and a backup occurred.
Risers: What are they and when should they be installed?
American Septic Service recommends that all septic tanks have some immediate access to the surface. Why? Because you will know where the tank is and there will be no more digging to service it.
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Digging even a few inches in Arizona soil can be grueling. When there are more openings to see into the tank, problems can be identified easily and immediately. Having risers to the surface also eliminates disruption of your landscaping.
Risers should be installed to manufacturer’s specifications. This means no concrete lids on plastic risers. To schedule a service or evaluation of your septic system, contact American Septic Services right now.
