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Understanding American Manufacturing Perc-Rite Maintenance: How the Drip System Protects Your Water

Understanding American Manufacturing Perc-Rite Maintenance: How the Drip System Protects Your Water

August 20, 2025 By Brent D. Hershey Leave a Comment

If your property or home is equipped with a drip dispersal system, you may be all too familiar with the American Manufacturing Perc-Rite® system: a proven, high-performance solution for wastewater treatment. But as with any sophisticated system, it must be properly maintained to continue operating effectively and to safeguard your water.

Here in this blog, we will explain how this system functions and give you the most important drip system maintenance tips so that you can safeguard your home, your well-being, and the world around you.

What Is the Perc-Rite® Drip System?

The Perc-Rite® system is a form of drip dispersal septic system that was created by American Manufacturing. It treats and distributes wastewater into the soil evenly. While conventional septic systems might dump effluent simultaneously, this system emits it in slow and controlled doses.

This prevents soil oversaturation, eliminates contamination chances, and ensures long-term performance of the system.

Why Proper Maintenance Matters

Regular Perc-Rite maintenance keeps the system running smoothly and continues to safeguard your water. A dull drip system can produce clogs, uneven dispersal, or even wastewater backups.

Some of the most important septic system care advantages with regular maintenance include the following:

  • Keeps your system clog-free and running efficiently
  • Decreases the risk of soil or groundwater pollution
  • Safeguards your investment by prolonging the lifespan of your system
  • Prevents you from spending money on expensive emergency repairs

Signs Your Perc-Rite® System Needs Service

Look out for the following warning signs:

  • Wet spots or soggy areas close to your dispersal area
  • Warning alarms from your system control panel
  • Strange smells around your drain field or your house
  • Slow drains or gurgling noises through your plumbing

If you observe any of these things, it’s time to have a professional come and inspect.

Our Maintenance Tips for Drip Systems

At Tri-County Water Services, we advise:

  • Yearly cleaning, inspection, and reporting from a certified technician
  • Yearly timer setting checks and control panel operation verification 
  • Pumping your septic tank as required, depending on system usage and municipality requirements 

By maintaining your American Manufacturing Perc-Rite system regularly, your system can keep on providing wastewater treatment advantages it was built for.

Call Tri-County Water Services for Quality Septic System Maintenance

We’ve been helping Pennsylvania homeowners with septic and wastewater solutions for over 20 years. Our team is trained in Perc-Rite maintenance and all types of advanced treatment systems.

If you’re looking for trusted advice and long-term water safety tips, we’re here to help. Contact us today at 610-365-4872 to schedule service or get answers to your septic system questions.

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Brent D. Hershey

Orenco Rep, Educator

Brent D. Hershey is the owner of Tri-County Water Services, Environmental Design Service LLC, and an Orenco Distributorship in PA. A devoted husband and father of three, he values his family, hard work, and serving others. He enjoys traveling with his family, the outdoors, and discovering new opportunities.

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About Brent D. Hershey

Brent D. Hershey is the owner of Tri-County Water Services, Environmental Design Service LLC, and an Orenco Distributorship in PA. A devoted husband and father of three, he values his family, hard work, and serving others. He enjoys traveling with his family, the outdoors, and discovering new opportunities.

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