If your home relies on a small flow on-site sewage treatment system, you need to have it routinely monitored and maintained to comply with state regulations. Tri-County Water Services has a team of highly trained and experienced professionals who can perform small flow on-site sewage treatment system maintenance to make sure that your system is operating effectively and safely.
Why Small Flow On-Site Sewage Treatment System Maintenance Is So Important
A house with a small flow on-site sewage treatment system does not rely on a public system. Instead, residents have their own treatment facility that serves their property.
When a community relies on a publicly run system, residents can be confident that the system is routinely maintained, inspected, and repaired. Homeowners with a small flow on-site sewage treatment system are responsible for maintaining their own system.
It’s important to utilize an appropriate disinfection method to treat waste. Using the wrong type of chlorine tablets can release hazardous gasses and wastewater that has not been adequately treated into the environment. That can endanger the health of both people and wildlife in the area.
In Pennsylvania, total residual chlorine concentrations must fall within a specific range to be sure that sewage is adequately disinfected and that the environment will not be negatively impacted. Testing must be performed monthly, and the results must be detailed in an Annual Maintenance Report.
If test results fall outside the acceptable range, a small flow treatment facility operator must make changes to address the issue. Another sample must then be tested to make sure that the total residual chlorine concentration is within the allowable range.
A small flow treatment facility must also be cleaned and checked for signs of damage on a regular basis. If any problems are noted, a qualified professional must make repairs.
Trust Tri-County Water Services for Small Flow On-Site Sewage Treatment System Maintenance
Sewage treatment can affect the health of your family and neighbors, as well as the surrounding environment. You need to be confident that your small flow on-site sewage treatment system is working properly and that it meets all state guidelines.
The team at Tri-County Water Services can perform routine inspections and maintenance and submit required documentation to the Department of Environmental Protection. We’re one of a small number of qualified service providers in Pennsylvania. Call us today at (610) 857-1740 to learn more and to get an estimate.
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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.Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo.
Hello,
I called earlier this morning to inquire about getting a potential quote for our on-site treatment facility. Our property is part of a historic village in Malvern, consisting of four homes that share an OSWTF. The system is aging, and the costs for regular maintenance and replacing failing parts have become unsustainable.
The company we currently work with is proposing to increase maintenance visits to twice a month, which would significantly raise our expenses. Therefore, we are seeking a second opinion and a quote, as well as advice on potential alternatives.
Thank you for your time and assistance!