Much like changing the oil to extend the life of your car, a sewage system needs proper maintenance. A neglected system can fail, leading to expensive repairs or possibly replacement.

With maintenance, you will get the maximum life expectancy of your sewage system. Avalanche specializes in the repair & maintenance of on-lot sewage disposal system.

Septic tank pumping should take place on a two to three year cycle. This will insure proper treatment in the tank and keep suspended solids from getting into the drain field.

The largest contributor to malfunctioning on lot sewer systems today is improper operation and maintenance

Urban residents moving to rural communities where no public sewer is available do not understand what needs to be done to properly maintain their on lot system.

Municipalities should implement a septic management program in order to educate and set maintenance guildlines for its residents

Periodic inspections of the system will prevent minor problems from turning into malfunctions.

Tanks should be checked for scum layer and solid buildups. The tanks should also have their inlet and outlet baffle checked. A broken baffle will lead to solids leaving the tank and clogging the drain field.

Pumps, alarms, floats and electrical connections should be examined on a one to two year cycle to insure proper working conditions.

Drain fields should also be inspected at this time as early detection of hydraulic overload could save homeowners thousands of dollars in repairs.

System utilizing spray irrigation should have the piping and discharge heads checked for leaks and proper operation.

Small diameter pressure closed systems need cleaning about once every two years. The small diameter holes tend to clog easily and will lead to burned out pumps and/or sewage surfacing.