West Michigan Septic Sewer & Drain

Moving to Muskegon with a new municipal sewer system can be quite intimidating especially if you  don’t use one before. Probably you might hear a lot of myth’s about the do’s and don’ts of septic tanks,  to clear up things once and for all check out below some of our fundamental Frequently Asked  Questions (FAQ’s) with answers to help you out: What is a septic tank?  A septic tank is a large container usually made of concrete, fiberglass, or plastic that collects all of the  home’s wastewater. Septic tank systems are like a simple onsite sewage facility where solid wastes  settle at the bottom and lighter solids float on the top. Where is the septic tank located? Septic tanks usually are buried near your home commonly at the back of the house. The sewer pipes,  usually 3 to 4 inches in diameter, connect to the indoor plumbing and its location can be estimated by  probing carefully using a shovel or soil probe where the four...

Many are already beginning to see the early signs of spring, the sun shining, birds chirping and snow melting away! This comes as a huge relief to many, but it also raises many concerns as you begin to see flooding. Flooding can lead to many issues, but one issue many people overlook is the effects it can have on their  septic system in Holland, Allendale, Whitehall, Coopersville, Muskegon, and Twin Lake. Excessive water leaking into your drain field and tank can be very hard on your system causing tank levels to rise and ponds to occur above their field. However, if we take some precautionary steps we can  avoid these septic system problems. Call  West Michigan Septic Sewer and Drain Services  for an inspection and preventative maintenance. Now it's time to get ready  for spring cleaning your septic systems in Michigan.  While you're making the plans, don't forget to add septic care to your list. Your septic has been buried under frozen soil for th...