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Speedy Septic
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Serving Boardman, OR and surrounding areas

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In business since 2007

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Your home septic system isn't something you want to worry about and Speedy Septic makes sure you won't have to! The Speedy Septic values are speed, quality and value. When your toilet won't flush or your drains won't drain, every minute counts. Speedy Septic has the largest truck fleet in Oregon and offers 24/7 emergency service. Our technicians receive continuing education, making them master troubleshooters with the expertise you can trust. They're often called in to solve problems other companies couldn't handle. Save time, money and hassle by calling Speedy Septic first! With Speedy Septic, you pay only for what we pump and our trucks have advanced measuring equipment to determine precise gallon extraction. While some companies conceal charges until it's too late to do anything, we will never perform additional work until you see and approve the estimate.

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American Home Shield – Home Warranty
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Serving Boardman, OR and surrounding areas

In business since 1971

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"I just pay $75 you never know who's going to come out. They do everything electrical. Just about everything is covered except the septic tank. I had an air conditioner replaced. It went great, all I had to do was pay for the freon. He didn't charge e more than what was needed."
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Septic Tanks questions, answered by experts

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.

A septic system can fail for various reasons, and most commonly, excessive water use or sudden surges in wastewater can overwhelm the system's capacity. Neglecting regular maintenance, like tank pumping and inspections, can also lead to clogs, leaks, and eventual breakdowns. Other issues that lead to failure include age-related wear and tear, root infiltration, improper disposal of non-biodegradable materials or chemicals into the system, unsuitable soil conditions, physical damage, and even environmental factors like flooding or soil erosion.

A household of four can easily fill a 1,000-gallon septic tank within a week. It may be 10 to 14 days for smaller households. But the reason why you don't need weekly pumping is because the tank's contents eventually reach the overflow pipe. They flow down this pipe to the absorption area whenever water is used in your home. The tank keeps working at this full level until it's pumped again.

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 easiest thing you can do to prolong the life of your septic system is to adopt septic-safe practices. This includes not flushing non-biodegradable items, chemicals, or excessive grease down drains and scheduling regular septic tank pumping to prevent buildup. It’s also important to fix plumbing leaks promptly and to practice water conservation to avoid overloading the system. To maintain your drain field, avoid heavy vehicle traffic and plant shallow-rooted vegetation in the area. Most importantly, invest in routine inspections and maintenance to detect and address issues early.

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