West Michigan Septic Sewer & Drain

A long duration of heavy rains resulted in flooding . The ground gets drenched and may affect facilities like a septic tank to experience problems. Low lying areas suffered most of the flooding. Observe ways to help your wastewater facility not to malfunction on the rainy season. Minimize toilet flushing , reduce water usage when having a shower , lesser the water in your bathtub, dishwashing, clothes washing and others. Schedule your bathing and laundry if possible. Also, you can bring your laundry in a commercial laundry service to lessen your water usage and waste at home. It is not easy for homeowners to manage and minimize water usage and waste, but ideal to avoid costly emergency services. Once the flooding period is over you can have your routine back to normal. Homeowners should check their roof draining and gutters should be located away from where the septic tank is installed. To avoid trauma in your system, make sure that rainwater must not stay around near your f...

In every place we stay or go to like home, hotel, restaurant, fast food chain, offices, park and more, there is an available public utility service or comfort room (CR) to accommodate people waste disposal. As part of our daily life, we regularly use the toilet. Many people use the toilet for flushing things which should be disposed of elsewhere. Improper flushing of solid objects in the toilet causes clogging. There are cases that cell phones , children’s toys , paper and other objects are being flushed in toilets. It is a bad idea to get rid of solid item by simply dumping the item to the toilet, flush and it is gone. Every object you improperly flush in the toilet means expensive cost because once your wastewater facility is clogged you need an emergency service in order to resolve the issue. These are some of the items you daily use and must not be flushed in the toilet : ·          Feminine Hygiene Items Feminine items shou...

Thunderstorm season will soon begin from June 1 until November 30. Is your wastewater structure ready for the devastating disaster? Heavy rains will cause flooding, especially in low lying areas and may result major problems in your sewer system , and the city sewer facility . Storm drains and septic tanks manages huge amount of water, rainfall and the excess water. A septic system which is well-maintained and built with standard materials can withstand traumas cause by heavy rains and flooding. An inspection is necessary and should be done on a regular basis to ensure your septic system functions appropriately. The following visible symptoms your septic system malfunctions: ·          The sinks , toilet or bathtub drain slowly. ·          There is a foul odor coming out your pipes, sinks, shower and toilets. ·          Sewage spills are startin...

Maintenance of your septic system is vital to keep it always working correctly. An annual inspection is a preventive way to monitor the status of your wastewater facility. A Septic specialist handles all repair and emergency services in order to manage your septic system to function properly. Never flush things such as feminine hygiene, diapers, tissue and wipes. These things might cause septic system failure, instead throws it directly in a garbage bin. What are the possible signs you need an emergency septic service? ·          A change in Smell One of the signs that your septic system has a problem is when you smell sewage rising in your pipes, sinks, shower and toilets. Foul odor which is not normal means a symptom of a blocked drain that needs to be pumped out. Contact West Michigan Septic Sewer and Drain Service to immediately attend to your backing up septic system . ·          T...

Septic system maintenance is very important to keep your wastewater disposal facility working at all times and avoid major repairs as much as possible. Once a year inspection of your system is ideal, just to make sure it is in good condition and prevents costly emergency repairs. Spring brings in high temperatures and humidity, so watch out your system for possible issues to arise. Common Causes of Septic System Problem: Pump Your Septic Tank – When was the last time your septic system has been pumped? You must have your system pumped in order to remove the build-up of sludge inside your tank every two years. This is applicable for a house with a maximum of four household members. The volume of water disposal is dependent on the total households and the frequency of usage. A professional septic inspector will assess your system state and recommends the possible timeline to do the pump. Septic Flooding – You are living in the area where there is snow, as it melts it wil...

The Lift Pump is equipment which functions as a pump by means of a mechanical device and creates a motion that incorporates a valve. Septic and sewer systems are installed with lift pumps in low locations. A Lift Pump will push the wastewater to move from low pressure to a high pressure level to deal with gravity and other geographical factors. Common Problems of Lift Pump Stuck Lift Pump – One of the most common problems is clogging . Once the pump is interrupted and cannot drive simultaneously, it must have been clogged. The blockage has to be removed to operate again. Faulty Valve – When the valve malfunctions, it may cause the wastewater to leak back to the septic system from the pump. This means that the pressure is not sufficient to push the waste going to the drain field or main line. Float Problem – If you are using a float detector in your lift pump, it is prone to damage and may result the pump not to operate. The float detector has to be repair...

As per local government regulatory requirement which requires food businesses , restaurants or other facilities that have cooking areas install grease traps. They regulated that the food waste, especially the fat , oil and grease ( FOG ) should be managed or intercepted not to enter the municipal wastewater sewer system. Once the fat, oil and grease (FOG) waste reached the municipal sewer systems, it entails costly maintenance. They apply fine to a violator of restaurants and any food business establishments’ facilities. How grease traps function ? Grease traps are installed in between the restaurant drain and the main sewer line . Grease traps slow down the flow of water into the drain. This makes the fat, oil and grease (FOG) to float in the upper layer and trapped by the grease interceptor system , while keeping the solid waste and clear water to pass through going to the sewer main system. How to reduce FOG waste? Install grease traps in all your drain. Imposed...