Septic Pumping for Harwich, MA; Cape Cod & All of Southeastern Massachusetts

If it’s been a while — or if you can’t even remember the last time you had service — don’t wait any longer. To keep your system running efficiently, we recommend you have your septic system pumped every three years. Regular maintenance can save you a lot of headaches and a lot of money down the road.

While we do have 24-hour emergency septic services, we’d much rather see you before you have a problem. To schedule a routine septic pumping, grease trap maintenance, or drain cleaning service, we encourage you to contact us today! Our local septic company is proud to serve residential and commercial property owners across Harwich, Hyannis, Barnstable, Orleans, Dennis, Yarmouth, Cape Cod, MA, and the surrounding Southeastern Massachusetts communities.

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Easy things you can do to maintain your septic system — and avoid costly repair.

To maintain your septic system:

  • DO: Have the system inspected and pumped every three to five years.
  • DO: Know the location of the septic system and drain field.
  • DO: Keep a record of all inspections, pumpings, repairs, contract, or engineering work.
  • DO: Grow grass or small plants (not trees or shrubs) above the septic system to hold the drain field in place.
  • DO: Install water-conserving devices in faucets, showerheads, and toilets to reduce water volume.
  • DO: Repair dripping faucets and leaking toilets.
  • DO: Run washing machines and dishwashers only when full, and avoid long showers.
  • DO: Divert roof drains and surface water from driveways and hillsides away from the septic system.
  • DO: Keep sump pumps and house footing drains away from the system.

To avoid costly septic system repair:

  • DON’T: Dump nonbiodegradable material, strong chemicals, or grease into your sink or toilet.
  • DON’T: Use a garbage grinder or disposal if it feeds into the septic tank.
  • DON’T: Plant trees within 30 feet of your system or park/drive over any part of the system.
  • DON’T: Run excessive loads of laundry in your washing machine.
  • DON’T: Use chemical solvents to clean the plumbing or septic system — they can contaminate your groundwater.

To learn more about the do’s and don’ts of septic tank ownership, click here.