Aerobic Septic System Maintenance in Ellis County
Maintenance contracts, required inspections, chlorine, alarm and spray-head service.
Get a Free QuoteAerobic treatment units are everywhere in newer Ellis County subdivisions. They treat wastewater with air and bacteria, disinfect it, and spray it over the yard. They work well, but they have pumps, an air compressor, a timer and an alarm, so they need regular attention.
How maintenance contracts work in Texas
Under Texas OSSF rules, a new aerobic system comes with an initial maintenance contract (typically two years) from the installer. After that, the owner must keep the system under a maintenance contract with a licensed maintenance provider, or, where the county permitting authority allows, maintain it themselves after required training. Inspections are typically required on a set schedule (commonly three times a year), with reports filed with the county.
If your installer's initial contract has run out, check that a new one is in place. Lapsed contracts are one of the most common issues found at home sale.
What a maintenance visit covers
- Aerator / air compressor operation
- Alarm and control panel test
- Chlorine tablets or liquid chlorinator check
- Spray heads, timer and pump operation
- Sludge measurement, with pumping recommended when needed
- Report filed as required by the county
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Get a Free QuoteFrequently asked questions
Can I maintain my own aerobic system in Ellis County?
Texas rules let some counties allow homeowner maintenance after training, but it depends on the local permitting authority. Check with the county's OSSF office before dropping a contract.
Why is my aerobic alarm going off?
Common causes are a failed air compressor, a tripped breaker, a stuck float or a high water level. Limit water use and call for service; do not just silence it.
What chlorine should I use?
Use only tablets made for wastewater disinfection. Pool tablets are not approved for septic use and can be a fire hazard in the chlorinator.
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Other services
Septic Pumping
Routine and emergency tank pumping, with lids located and the tank checked while it is open.
Septic Inspection
Real-estate, new-home and routine inspections of tanks, drain fields and aerobic units.
Septic Repair
Pumps, aerators, baffles, lines, lids and drain field problems diagnosed and fixed.
Septic Installation
New and replacement conventional or aerobic systems, from site evaluation to permit.
Drain Cleaning & Hydro Jetting
Clear clogged lines between the house and tank without harming the system.
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