Septic Services

Septic Services

Septic Services

Septic Service

Septic pumping

Pumping Frequency

As a general recommendation, a traditional 1,500 gallon septic tank should be pumped every 3 to 5 years. This chart provides a general guideline as to a pumping schedule. Pumping frequency depends on the amount of water and waste going into your system, the size of the tank and the septic system’s overall condition.

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Septic Maintenance

Knowledge

An effluent filter is a cylindrical device installed on the outlet baffle of a septic tank that assists in the removal of solids from wastewater before it enters into a drain field. These effluent filters are designed to protect the drain field and allow for cleaner and more clear effluent to exit the tank. The elimination of carryover solids from the septic tank by installing and maintaining the effluent filter minimizes the risk of a blockage and premature failure of the drain field.

Advantages and Disadvantages of Effluent Filters

In the case of effluent filters, the benefits tend to outweigh the disadvantages. The EPA states that the presence of a properly installed effluent filter will extend the life of one’s leach field and improve the quality of effluent.

Advantages

Disadvantages

There are many types and styles of effluent filters on the market. Give us a call and one of our skilled technicians can help you determine what may be right for your system.

Sewer Jetting
Septic Service

Knowledge

A septic tank riser is a pipe made of either plastic, fiberglass, or concrete. It creates a vertical portal at the ground surface for easy access to the septic tank for inspection and pumping out. The lid is then either left exposed or with a very thin layer of soil and grass over it. It is recommended that your septic tank and onsite wastewater system be inspected, and pumped if necessary, every 3-5 years depending upon use. The addition of a riser to your system can be planned to coincide with your regular septic maintenance schedule.

The one-time cost of installing risers will pay for itself with the savings from the elimination of future repetitive uncovering for inspection and pumping. Having a riser in place can also significantly reduce the cost of septic tank maintenance over time through the ease of access and time on the job saved. Plus you will be spared digging up your lawn every time as well.

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Septic Services Near You

We provide regular scheduled cleaning and maintenance for your clarifier.
UWS’s speed rooter service ensures that we will get to your septic needs quickly and take care of the service fast.
If you are dealing with clogged pipes, contact us immediately to receive sewer jetting services and restore healthy pipes.
UWS has been servicing septic systems for over 30+ years. Contact us for all of your septic needs.

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Malibu and Altadena Service Updates

Universal Waste Systems will resume regular trash collection service on Monday February 10, 2025.

Please ensure that all commodities are separated into their designated containers:

  • Blue cart – Recyclables
  • Green cart – Organic waste
  • Black cart – Trash

If you have large or bulky items, please contact our Customer Service team to schedule a bulk pickup:

Phone: 800- 631-7016 option 6
Email: customerservice@uwscompany.com

We appreciate the community’s patience and cooperation as we work to restore full service. Our thoughts are with the Altadena/ Malibu Community during this time. Please continue to check for updates as needed.

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