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Chosen Grove Homes
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Septic System - Install or ReplaceSeptic System - Install or Replace - For Business

Serving Middlesex, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

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Emergency services offered

We take great pride in our experience, quality expertise, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to finish. We 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 project. Call us today!

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2 W's Plumbing
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Serving Middlesex, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Project is still continuing, and progress has been outstanding. They do much more than plumbing! Our project is renovation of 2 rooms. Work includes demolition, insulation, drywall, trim work, electrical, and plumbing. We are so impressed with the entire team. We now have contracted for a whole house water treatment system!"
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 Customers pump quit, Well was under concrete
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Three Rivers Contracting
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Septic System - Install or ReplaceSeptic System - Repair

Serving Middlesex, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1998

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

If you are in need of a local professional for all of your Plumbing, Roofing & Septic projects, look no further than Three Rivers Contracting! We have over 15 years of experience in the area and take great pride in our work and fair pricing.\n\nGive us a call... We look forward to serving you!

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Prime Sewers
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Serving Middlesex, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We have the experience and dedication to do the job right! Specializing in Plumbing services, we guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call or click to schedule a free estimate today!

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Eco-Tech Construction
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Serving Middlesex, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Welcome to Eco-Tech Construction! We take pride in the quality of work and customer satisfaction that we give each customer! We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making customer satisfaction our top priority. Call us today to learn more about how we can help you!

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Septic Tanks questions, answered by experts

The size of your septic tank plays a role in determining the proper size of the drain or leach field. As a general rule, you should have 1 square foot of drain field size per gallon of septic tank capacity. However, you could install a leach field that’s as much as 2.5 square feet per gallon of septic tank capacity. Most professionals determine the right septic tank size and drain field size by the number of bedrooms in the house. A three-bedroom house needs a minimum 1,000-gallon septic tank, for example.

The best bacteria to add to a septic tank is anaerobic bacteria, which doesn't use oxygen to break down solid waste. Because there is less oxygen in a septic tank, anaerobic bacteria can decompose sludge in a sealed environment. On the other hand, aerobic bacteria need oxygen and are prevalent in the leach or drain field of a septic system.

The pressure in a well pressure tank should be set 2 to 3 PSI below the pump's cut-on pressure. The cut-on pressure is the lower number in the pressure setting (e.g., the '30' in 30/50 PSI) and is the point at which the pump starts. The cut-out pressure is the higher number, where the pump stops.

For example:

  • If your pressure switch is set to 30/50 PSI, the tank pressure should be 27-28 PSI.

  • If your pressure switch is set to 40/60 PSI, the tank pressure should be 38 PSI.

Common pressure settings for household applications include 20/40, 30/50, and 40/60 PSI. The difference between the cut-on and cut-out pressure is typically 20 PSI.

With so much available information about the ecological effects of cesspools (and their general unpleasantness), it begs the question: Are cesspools legal? In short, sort of. Large-capacity cesspools that serve more than 20 people are completely illegal countrywide. Existing, smaller cesspools are generally allowed as long as they’re not actively polluting. However, new cesspools are illegal to build in all 50 states and Puerto Rico, and many states offer programs to help homeowners with the costs of updating cesspools to modern septic systems.

Over time, your septic tank can accumulate a buildup of sludge at the bottom of the tank. If left unpumped and uncleaned, the sludge will back up into your pipes and home, causing failure and extensive (and smelly) damage. Repairs to your septic system can be costly, which is why regular maintenance is required. It takes about 30 minutes to pump a septic tank that’s 1,250 gallons or less or 1 hour for larger varieties.

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