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AAA Septic
New to Angi
Septic System - Install or ReplaceSeptic System - Install or Replace - For Business

Serving Tornillo, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

Free estimates

With over 8 years of experience serving the Clint area, AAA Septic is your solution for all your septic and grading needs. We take great pride in our extreme professionalism, timeliness and superior customer service on every job. We make sure to develop a lasting relationship so that the next time service is needed there will be no question on who to call. Satisfaction guaranteed!

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CRUD! Septic, Grease & more
New to Angi
Septic System - Install or ReplaceSeptic System - RepairSeptic Tank - Clean or Pump Out

Serving Tornillo, TX and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

Crud is your go-to septic tank pumping and grease disposal company serving both West Texas and Southern New Mexico. From ranches of Marfa and Alpine to the urban areas of El Paso, and Las Cruces to the communities of Carlsbad and Roswell, there in between, We deliver fast, professional service that keeps septic systems, grease traps, and lift stations operating smoothly. Whether you’re managing a restaurant, store, gas station, city facility, or off-grid ranch, Crud delivers the experience, equipment, and reliability to handle yourwaste needs — without the mess or mystery.

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Trevizo Industries LLC
New to Angi
Septic System - Install or ReplaceSeptic System - Install or Replace - For Business

Serving Tornillo, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have years of hands-on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!\n

Septic Tanks questions, answered by experts

Yes, it is possible to pump a septic tank too frequently. The ideal pumping schedule varies based on the tank's capacity, household size, and water usage. Pumping the septic tank more often than recommended can cause the beneficial bacteria to leach into the drain field, leading to an imbalance and a build-up of solid waste.

A septic tank always has some amount of liquid in it—which should usually be 8 to 12 inches from the top of the tank. If the liquid level is higher than that or is overflowing the drainage pipe that leads out to the leach field, the tank may be too full and in need of pumping.

Getting well water tested costs $100 to $350 if done by a pro. You can also buy DIY test kits for $20 to $100, but professional tests are more reliable. You can get a comprehensive well inspection, which includes advanced water testing, for $700 to $750, which you should do yearly anyway.

The ideal depth of a septic drain field is 18 to 36 inches below the surface. The trenches must be deep enough to allow proper wastewater distribution and filtration while remaining shallow enough for oxygen to reach the soil, promoting bacterial activity that helps break down contaminants. In areas with high groundwater or poor drainage, shallower systems like mound drain fields may be required.

Yes. A metal detector is one of the quickest and easiest ways to find your septic tank. However, metal detectors can be too expensive (costing upward of $300 in some cases), and not everyone has a metal detector just lying around. If that’s the case for you, you can also take a long metal rod and poke it into the ground at regular intervals until you hit something—likely your septic tank lid.

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