Upfront Septic was called to a Gig Harbor, WA property for a second opinion following a recent septic inspection. The homeowners typically work with another septic company, but chose Upfront Septic after learning that we are happy to beat or price match competing septic service pricing. Our technicians inspected the system and provided an independent assessment of the septic system and recommended maintenance.
The property has an Aqua Work system with a two-compartment septic tank and pump tank located in the backyard. During the inspection, our technicians found root intrusion at several locations, including where the ATU riser meets the tank, where the conveyance line enters the pump tank through the mastic seal, and at the junction box. These areas will require additional sealing work to help prevent further root intrusion.
The system’s UV light was also not connected, and the UV light casing was broken and needs to be replaced. The customer already had a replacement bulb, so the remaining work will include rewiring the UV light and installing the new casing. The air filter was removed and cleaned, and the low-air alarm and pump float alarm were both tested successfully. The pump was also placed in hand mode and turned on properly.
It had been approximately three years since the system was last pumped, so pumping was recommended. Our technicians also inspected the drain field before leaving the property and found no visible signs of effluent surfacing, sewage odors, or unusually mushy ground.
More work to follow includes septic pumping, UV light rewiring and casing replacement, ATU riser resealing, and resealing the pump tank conveyance line connection.
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