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LJH Septic Tank Service
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Septic System - Install or ReplaceSeptic System - Repair

Serving Los Indios, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 1986

We at LJH Septic Tank Service work hard for our customers , that are looking for quick professional , honest ,response to their septic problems. Thirty years in the construction industry and twenty years in hte septic tank business gives our customers the expertise we need to take care of their problems.We visit customers all over the Rio Grande Valley ,give them free estimates and advice .

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Septic System - Install or ReplaceSeptic System - Install or Replace - For BusinessSeptic System - Repair+3 more

Serving Los Indios, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We specialize in both residential and commercial work.\n-Cutting, welding and assembling pipes, tubes, fittings, and fixtures.\n- We do Underground work\n-Install fittings and valves\n and much much more.\n\nWe value your time so everything will be done according to your timeframe. \n\n\n

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Septic Tanks questions, answered by experts

There are a couple of ways you can determine the depth of your well. One method is to use a device called a well sounder. This tool has a long measuring tape containing a sensor to alert you once the end reaches the water. 

Or you can DIY it by using a long tape measure with a half-filled bottle of water attached to it. Lower the tape measure into your well. Once you feel tension on the tape, you’ll know the bottle has reached your static water level. This will give you an approximate idea of your well’s depth.

Your septic tank naturally contains the beneficial bacteria it needs to function, so you typically don't need to add more. However, if you wish to replenish the bacteria, you can use natural methods. For example, you can add three overripe tomatoes to your garbage disposal or flush 1/4 ounce of active yeast down the toilet every three months. While store-bought septic enzymes and chemicals are available, many experts consider them unnecessary and potentially harmful. The most effective way to maintain a healthy bacteria population is to avoid using chemical drain cleaners, which can kill the good bacteria in your system.

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.

Unfortunately, yes. If your well pump continues working when the flow of water is completely blocked, the motor will burn up. The energy has nowhere to go, thanks to the blockage, so it turns inward. The end result? A ruined well pump and a depleted bank account (once you shop for a replacement.) 

With proper maintenance, most types of septic systems—including mound, evapotranspiration, and constructed wetland systems—can last up to 40 years. To keep your system running as long as possible, follow basic septic tank upkeep guidelines, like pumping your septic tank every three to five years and only flushing human waste and toilet paper.

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