Over 74 Years of pumping septic tanks and Installing New Septic Systems!
Shelar Sanitation has been installing new septic systems since 1950! In that time we have installed thousands of new systems. We are a fully licensed DEQ septic pumping and hauling company. We are members MSTA (Michigan Septic Tank Association). Shelar Sanitation is located in Jackson Michigan at 1478 Falahee road which is near Menards. Our goal is to keep Septic Pumping affordable in Jackson, Michigan. We let customers know how to save money. For instance, a customer can uncover the dirt off from the septic lid prior to the arrival of our driver which saves an average of $75.00 dollars in locating and uncovering fees. Customers tell us that they appreciate the fact that we strive to keep their bills as low as possible. We look at your septic tank when we pump it for any obvious signs of trouble. We do not guarantee that it is working properly unless we do a complete formal inspection of your system which takes a considerable amount of time to complete. We work hard to make sure that our customers receive a low price and high-quality service. Shelar Sanitation uses state-of-the-art pumping trucks and other specialized equipment which translates to a cleaner system with more of the stubborn solid wastes being removed from your system. By removing more of the solids that other companies leave behind, our customers receive the maximum value for their pumping.
The High Cost of Neglecting Pumping
Monitor the level of the solids in your septic tank Keep accurate records of your household use Develop a pumping frequency cycle based on your usage The Cost of Neglect: Regretfully, the cost is high. If you are not monitoring the solid levels in your septic tank then your system will eventually back up into the home and/or clog the lines that run from your facilities to your septic tank. Your septic drain field lines can also get plugged up if tissue or solids rise too high in your tank. The result is that you end up having to pump the septic tank and then pay additional fees to have your lines cleaned out. Companies that clean septic lines may end up charging you several hundred dollars for their efforts. Finally, if you allow the solids in your tank to get into your drain field, they can also lead to premature failure of your entire system. Solids contribute to an increase in the density of the biomat which leads to failure of the drainage system. The soil beneath your drain lines becomes dark and crusty like coal and eventually will not absorb water as it normally would. That is when you will start to see waste water rising to the surface of your lawn. This is an indication that the bio-mat has become too dense to allow for normal drainage to occur. At that point the system must be dug up and replaced. Replacing your drain field is an expensive project and can cost several thousand dollars. When you add it all up, it pays to get on a regular pumping schedule based on your annual solids input rate.
How Often Should I pump My Septic Tank?
We recommend that you pump your tank every two or three years if you have 2 or 3 people in your household. If you have more people living in your home than you may need to pump your tank more frequently.
My toilets flush just fine, so why should I pump my septic tank?
Just because your system is flushing fine after several years of use does not mean that your septic tank does not need to be pumped. If you neglect pumping your tank, you run the risk of solids backup up into the your pipes that lead out from the home and also out into your drain field. When that occurs, you will often end up paying both the cost of pumping your tank and the cost of cleaning out your pipes. Cleaning out your lines can run several hundred dollars, so it is actually more affordable to simply pump your tank before it gets too full.
How does my septic system work?
While septic systems designs vary, the basic operation remains the same. Household output enters your septic tank. Your tank may be a single tank or have a partition and be what is called a dual tank. Regardless, the solids settle to the bottom of the tank and the gray water is pushed out into the drain field. The outlet should have what is called a baffle (an L shaped down spout) attached to the actual out line to your drain field. This baffle is submerged below the top of the tank water line to prevent grease and scum which sits on the top from getting out into your drain field. As water is pushed into your septic tank it creates enough flow pressure to push out an equal amount of gray water into your drain field. So, if you open the lid of your septic tank and see that the grey water is high, that is considered normal. What is not normal is to have the solids getting up near the bottom of the baffle T-joint which is the exit point for your gray water. If that gets clogged, then your whole system will back up and fail to operate. We suggest adding a filter in your outlet baffle to further protect your drain field. Call us and ask about installing a Zabel Filter.
Septic Tanks With Two 750 Gallon Compartments
Why does my tank have a wall inside it? Some tanks have two separate compartments. Your outbound line feeds into the first main tank. Gray Water flows into the second partition side of the tank. If the solids fill up the first tank then they enter the 2nd overflow tank. So, if you have a dual tank it is adviseable to pump both sides to ensure they are both empty. What is an Outlet baffle? It is a pipe that is submerged below the surface scum layer. As a gallon of gray water enters your tank a gallon is forced up into this submerged exit pipe. If your baffle pipe is damaged or falls off then scum and grease which is on the surface can get out into the drain field. We inspect your exit lines to ensure your baffle pipe is in place when we service your septic system. If your septic lid is easy for you to uncover, you should check to see that your baffle exit pipe is in place. If you have installed a filter on the baffle exit pipe, it should be checked and cleaned periodically. A filter is an excellent way to keep solids and biodegradable material from entering your drain field.
To schedule an appointment to pump your septic tank simply call us at (517) 764-1650
Affordable Septic Pumping Since 1950!
AFFILIATIONS
Michigan Septic Tank Association member
CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES:
MI DEQ, Septage Hauler’s and Business License
Jackson County Health Dept, Septage Hauler License
Jackson County Health Dept, Septage System Installer License
State of Michigan, Residential Builders Maintenance & Alterations Contractor License
Branch Hillsdale & St. Joseph Community Health Registered Septic System Installers License
Calhoun County Health Dept, Septic Installers License