OREGON SEPTIC TANK

If your home has a septic system, you are among the approximate 30% of homeowners in Oregon. If you recently bought a home that has a septic tank and septic system, there are a few things to keep in mind. Unlike a city sewer system, your septic tank is going to need periodic maintenance, inspection and pumping by a DEQ certified professional... The DEQ or Department of Environmental Quality helps protects Oregon's land, water quality and the overall environment by regulating the design, installation and maintenance of septic systems in Oregon. For more information on the DEQ visit http://www... Does your septic tank need to be pumped? If your drains are slow, if your toilet is gurgling or if you're smelling some bad odors, these may be signs of a problem. The time to find out is not when it's too late. Determining if a septic tank needs to be pumped out depends on a few things like the last time it was pumped and the amount of usage the septic system gets. Most septic tanks get..