Our office is located in Stowe, VT.
Yes. Evergreen Services is locally owned and owner-operated.
Our speedy fleet of service vehicles is always on the move! If you contact us with an emergency, we'll reroute them to your location within hours of your call. Rest easy knowing that your emergency is our top priority.
A septic system is actually a small sewage treatment and disposal system with two main components: a septic tank and a soil absorption area (also commonly called a “leach field” or "drain field"). Its purpose is to receive and store wastewater from a household or building. The tank is designed in a way that allows the solids to settle at the bottom while the liquid portion, known as effluent, flows out into the drain field.
Once household waste makes its way into the tank, organic solids rise to the surface, while inorganic materials sink. Bacteria then decompose organics over time, and clear water flows into the surrounding soil.
Septic sludge is composed of solids sitting at the bottom of your septic tank, such as food scraps and toilet paper. These solids are unable to be digested by the bacteria in your tank. The only way to remove sludge is by pumping it out and this periodic removal will prevent the tank from becoming overloaded and overflowing.
The experts at Evergreen Septic Services recommend that you have your residential septic tank pumped every three to five years. We’re happy to help with this by safely removing and hauling away the sludge and then disposing of it in a way that is kind to the environment.
Telltale signs of trouble include:
There are quite a few possibilities to consider.
Be mindful of these factors to ensure your septic system keeps functioning smoothly, and if you suspect an issue, we are here to help.
