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Norm's Pumping & Septic Service
4.9(
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Septic System - RepairSeptic Tank - Clean or Pump Out

Serving Walnut, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I was looking for a company to pump out our septic tank, and was not finding anyone that could do it that day. I looked up this company on HomeAdvisor, but didn't select them because they would have to travel across town and into the country to get to us. I figured they would not want to do that or it would be too expensive. They called me and said they were willing to come and the price was not much more than I typically pay. The person was professional and very nice to deal with. i would recommend this company to others."
Response time7 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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American Home Shield – Home Warranty
3.5(
5,688
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Septic System - Install or ReplaceSeptic System - Install or Replace - For BusinessSeptic System - Repair+3 more

Serving Walnut, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 1971

Credit card accepted

"The technician emptied the freezer, which was in the basement, to work on the part that needed repair. Then he neglected to put anything back into the freezer, including a turkey I had bought for Christmas and a rack of ribs. Two days after he left, I went out of town for two weeks. The turkey actually exploded and spewed its liquid all over everything, which had to be discarded. I let AHS know and they couldn't even bother to call me or follow up on this. I'm considering not renewing my contract with them because of the quality (or lack thereof) of many of the providers they send."
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Recommended by65%of homeowners
JP Boring
5.0(
1
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Septic System - Install or ReplaceSeptic System - Install or Replace - For BusinessSeptic System - Repair+1 more

Serving Walnut, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

Free estimates

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity, and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of services that are customization to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships, and guarantee your satisfaction!\n

Recommended by100%of homeowners
Midwest Pumping and Pit Cleaning
New to Angi
Septic Tank - Clean or Pump OutSeptic Tank - Clean or Pump Out - For Business

Serving Walnut, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2013

Free estimates

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer?s needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

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McIntosh Plumbing
New to Angi
Septic System - Install or Replace

Serving Walnut, IA and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

McIntosh Plumbing is your local, full-service plumber serving Omaha and Council Bluffs. We're locally owned, and our owners are involved every day—because your reputation matters when you live in the community you serve.\nOur team handles it all: drain cleaning, leak detection, water heaters, sewer lines, and commercial plumbing. When you've got an emergency, we'll get there fast and take care of it right.\nWhat makes us different? We give you honest answers and fair pricing. We explain your options, never push unnecessary work, and take pride in doing the job right the first time. We treat your home the way we'd treat our own.\nWith a 4.9-star rating, our neighbors trust us—and we work hard to keep it that way.\nGive us a call. We're here to help.

Septic Tanks questions, answered by experts

According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), septic tanks must be located a decent distance from places subject to flooding or surface ponding. Additionally, septic tanks should be installed on level ground so that the waste can properly settle in the tank. Most tanks are located 10 to 20 feet away from the home. More specific requirements vary by location, so call a local septic pro or your local health department for more information.

A septic tank with a 1,500-gallon capacity is good for larger homes with up to 6 or 7 bedrooms. The average home can go with a smaller tank, about 1,000 gallons, which supports a home size of up to 2,500 square feet, or a home with about three bedrooms.

Permits command adherence to health and environmental standards, with submission crucial for new system installations or extensive modifications.

Depending on local conditions, a deep well may be a better choice than a shallow well. Deeper well depth accesses groundwater that has been naturally filtered through many layers of soil and rock. This reduces surface contaminants and may offer cleaner water, but deep wells cost more money to build and maintain. The water may be harder and have higher radioactivity, too. 

Septic drain lines (or leach lines) are typically buried between 18 and 36 inches underground, and should be at least 6 inches below the surface. These pipes are perforated and surrounded by filtering materials like sand or gravel. Burying the lines at this depth helps minimize odors and allows bacteria and other biological processes in the soil to effectively treat the wastewater. Burying lines too close to the surface can cause issues unless the soil is very compact and stable.

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