Septic Systems

Many people flush their toilet, take a shower and wash their dishes not thinking about where everything ends up. Many people take this feature of living for granted, however we would all be lost without our daily shower. Its important to understand the ins and outs of your septic system and what is good and bad for them.

Septic System Design

Although we do not do the septic design ourselves, we use local licenced soil scientists and designers who take pride and consideration for the homeowners needs. The designs are designed to be the most effective for each situation. What I mean by this is, that the consideration for size, location, costs, and aesthetics are all taken into account during the design process.This is great because a septic system can be placed sometimes in multiple locations on your property. However, the question is which spot is the most cost effective, best location and size for now and re-sale of your property.

Septic Installation

Choosing the right contractor for you project can often be difficult. When you choose someone to complete your project its important to choose someone who is professional, knowledgable and experienced in that field. Choosing David O'Neil Construction, LLC to complete your new septic installation is the right choice and for many reasons. When you choose us, you will have chosen a fully insured and licensed contractor to take on the project. You will also have professional workers at your home. Your septic system will be proof of the quality of work we perform.

Septic Operation, Care, Maintence & Use

Households that are not served by public sewer usually depend on septic systems to treat and dispose of wastewater. Septic systems represent a significant financial investment. If cared for properly, a well-designed, installed, and maintained system will provide years of reliable, low-cost service. A failing system can become a source of pollution and public health concern, causing property damage, ground and surface water pollution (such as well water—both yours and your neighbors), and disease outbreaks.There are many different types of septic systems that fit a wide range of soil and site conditions. A standard septic system has three main parts:

The Septic Tank — A septic tank's purpose is to separate solids from the wastewater, store and partially decompose as much solid material as possible, while allowing the liquid (or effluent) to go to the drainfield.
The Drainfield — After solids settle in the septic tank, the liquid wastewater (or effluent) is discharged to the drainfield, also known as an absorption or leach field.
The Soil — The soil below the drainfield provides the final treatment and disposal of the septic tank effluent. After the wastewater has passed into the soil, organisms in the soil treat the effluent before it percolates downward and outward, eventually entering ground or surface water. The type of soil also impacts the effectiveness of the drainfield; for instance, clay soils may be too tight to allow much wastewater to pass through and gravelly soil may be too coarse to provide much treatment. Sand is an optimal soil type.

Septic system life expectancy is based on variables which include, but are not limited to care, maintenance and use. Every septic system should be cared for, meaning that the system should be used only for its intended purposes. This means that paint from paint brushes and cooking greases should not be disposed of via your sink. These items should be drained off or rinsed out outside. Every septic system needs to have good bacteria wich will help break down your solid waste. Items such as tampons, pads, q-tips and baby wipes should not be disposed of in your toilet. These items do not break down in your septic tank. Certain toilet papers are better for your septic than others. A toilet paper that breakes down quicker is best. The real thick toilet papers although nice to use are not good for your septic. Every septic tank should have inlet and outlet baffels. The outlet baffel allows only waste water to enter into your field. At no point in time do you want any solid waste to go to your leach field. This will cause drainage issues and possibly pre-mature failure. It is a good idea to have your septic tank pumped every 3 years to make sure your solid wastes are being removed from your septic tank. You should never plant anything on top of your septic or around your septic. Tree and plant roots will infiltrate your septic system leach field and could cause pre-mature failure. A septic system should have a good layer of loam on top of it to act as a barrier and prevent extra water infiltration or errosion.