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Maine Septics
5.0(
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Septic System - Install or ReplaceSeptic System - Install or Replace - For Business

Serving Sumner, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I recommended Southern Maine Renovations to one of my clients after hearing about them from a co-worker. My client was thrilled with the quality of work, timely responses, and price. My new go to contractor!"
Septic install
Response time3 hrs
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Caldwell Septic & Drains LLC
5.0(
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Septic System - RepairSeptic System - Repair - For Business

Serving Sumner, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I found Caldwell Septic and Drains on Angi. He got in touch with me the day I posted my inquiry, and we quickly scheduled time for him to come out. We had two lines from our bathroom clogged and Zach came out and fixed both quickly. He explained what he needed to do and was professional. He then explained the invoice to me and thanked me for my business. I’d definitely recommend Caldwell Septic and Drains and will be using them in the future."
Kitchen Sink Backed Up
Drain Line Inspection
Response time6 hrs
Response rate97%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Minor Bros Construction
5.0(
3
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Septic System - Install or ReplaceSeptic System - Install or Replace - For Business

Serving Sumner, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We were extremely pleased with the professionalism and the end result of the Minor Bros. team who re-did our leach field. They answered all of our questions up-front, showed up on time and completed the job just as described on time and on budget and with care that our yard looked great after completion. We highly recommend this company without hesitation."
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Belgrade ME Infiltrator Chamber Septic System
Response time1 day
26 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Dustin Land Services
New to Angi
Septic System - Install or Replace

Serving Sumner, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

We here at Dustin Land Services pride ourselves in the ability to offer a High quality service at affordable prices. From road and lot clearing, grading and ditching to Bush hogging, brush removal and rototilling. Send us an email at [email protected]

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McAtee Company, Inc.
5.0(
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Septic Tank - Clean or Pump OutSeptic Tank - Clean or Pump Out - For Business

Serving Sumner, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Doug (owner) and Brandon arrived right as scheduled (prior communication to confirm appointment was excellent). After a lot of digging they were able to locate tank/lid. Very professional and polite to deal with. Extremely reasonable pricing, both were incredibly nice to deal with. Would highly recommend McAtee to anyone. Thanks again!!"
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Septic System / Gray

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Response time4 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Septic Tanks questions, answered by experts

Normally, when your well pump turns on or off, you’ll hear a small click. This isn’t anything to worry about, but it can be a problem if it’s clicking continuously. This can indicate that the well pump is short cycling—the pump continuously turns on and off.

This can wear out the motor and provide uneven water flow. If this happens, you may need to get it looked at by a well pump professional to see if you need to repair the switch or pump.

While you can drain water softener backwash into a septic tank, doing so may cause several problems. One problem is that increased sodium chloride levels from water softener backwash can kill septic tank bacteria, decreasing the effectiveness of this wastewater treatment system. Another issue is that large calcium deposits can eventually stop up the drain field and lead to poor drainage. 

The water refills in a well through gravity that draws water from the water table to fill the vertical hole. The pump brings the fresh water through a pressure tank and to the pipes in your house. The well continues to refill indefinitely as long as you don’t use more water than the well is producing.

The bacteria already present in your septic system should be enough to break down solids in a properly maintained septic tank. However, if you’re in a DIY mood, you can try adding (well-mashed) rotten tomatoes to help the good bacteria fulfill their duty. Just make sure you give them a couple hours to work after flushing them down.

While dry wells can be effective for managing rainwater, they have several disadvantages. They can become clogged with sediment, especially after large storms, which reduces their effectiveness and can be difficult to clean. Dry wells are also not suitable for all soil types; they will not function properly in soil with low permeability. Additionally, if a dry well is not large enough to handle the amount of rainfall in your area, it can overflow. For gravity-flow models, the water may disperse very slowly, depending on the well's depth and the soil's permeability.

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