Septic Services

How do I know if my septic tank needs to be pumped?

Regular maintenance of your septic system will ensure that you never have a backup of the plumbing into the house or a septic overflow in your yard. The Montana Department of Environmental Quality recommends for residential septic tanks to be pumped every three years; however, the usage of your septic system and the water table in your area can affect how often you need to schedule a pump. If you experience any of the following problems in your home or business, you may need your septic system pumped:

• Slow or backed up drains

• Stopped or overflowing toilet

• Leaking waste pipe

• Septic odors (inside or outside home)

• Soft spots or liquid pooling in the ground over the drain field

Steps to a healthy septic system

There are several steps we recommend in order to maintain your septic system in between pumps.

• Be careful what you flush or dump down the drain - hazardous household wastes and antibacterial soaps can reduce the functionality of your septic system

• Try to keep your water usage relatively consistent throughout the week; for example, don’t do all your laundry on one day. High water usage can disturb your septic tank, potentially causing the filter to clog or pushing solids into the drainage area.

• Plant only grass, no trees or shrubs over the drainfield as roots can cause clogs.

• Do not build anything (such as a shed) or drive on top of the drainfield or any other part of the system.

Septic services:

At Site Services Solutions we offer the following services:

• Septic pumping

• Septic Locating

• Digging out of covered septic tanks

• RV septic pumping, both standard and holding tanks

• Filter inspection/replacement

• Surface mounted access hatch installation

• Lid and riser installation

• Real estate inspections

• Environmentally friendly disposal

Please contact us today for questions, pricing, and to schedule your service!