Operation and Maintenance Services
Routine maintenance is a key element to the safe and efficient operation of any alternative treatment sewage disposal system.
Alternative treatment sewage systems (often referred to as “secondary treatment” sewage systems) offer homeowners as well as businesses a viable option where the site and soil limitations of a given property prohibit the installation of conventional septic systems. Properly working, these systems provide excellent wastewater treatment and disposal that help protect both your family and the environment from harmful pathogens commonly associated with untreated or partially-treated wastewater.
Failure to perform routine maintenance on
any alternative treatment system, however, can result in both costly repair
bills as well as potential health risks. Most people would never dream
of failing to change the oil in their car engine in 
accordance with the
manufacturer’s recommendations or monitoring the air pressure in
their tires. We know that failing to do so could cause excessive wear and
tear on our engine and tires and possibly leave us stranded along the roadside.
Additionally, we realize that failure to perform routine maintenance on
our car engines and tires can result in poor engine and driving performance
as well as expensive and often avoidable shop repairs. 
Yet, many owners
of alternative sewage treatment systems simply assume that once their systems
have been installed, they are expected to work with no maintenance required.
Unfortunately, that is simply not the case. Just like the engine in your
car, alternative sewage systems contain various mechanical components,
pumps, and filters that need routine maintenance in order to insure that
they perform efficiently and properly.
The Virginia General Assembly has recognized the growing problem that homeowners are facing with alternative treatment sewage systems being installed without any maintenance follow-up. In response to this issue the Assembly passed legislation, effective in 2009, which will require all alternative treatment sewage systems to have mandatory operation and maintenance provided for the life of the systems. While this is a step in the right direction for future owners, Affordable Septic Solutions, Inc., recognizes that there is a pressing need for current owners of these systems to have their systems maintained at least on an annual basis. That is why we are now offering annual or biannual maintenance to homeowners and businesses in Virginia to insure that their valuable investment is working to its peak performance level as well as identify potential problems that may become costly repair issues in the future if left unattended. As your service provider, our company will conduct a thorough step by step inspection of your sewage disposal system components, provide basic maintenance on the system, identify potential problems, and provide you with a written inspection report for both your records as well as for your sewage contractor if a major problem is detected that requires immediate servicing.
Your secondary treatment system was an expensive investment in your property. Annual or biannual maintenance can help insure that small problems now won’t become expensive repair issues in the future. Let Affordable Septic Solutions help provide you with peace of mind and years of trouble-free operation of your system. Contact us today to learn more about this valuable service.
