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What You Need to Know about Wastewater Management in Pottstown, PA
The History of Pottstown, PA
The beauty of old-world architecture combined with small-town American charm blend seamlessly in Pottstown, PA. Founded by Thomas Potts in 1752, Pottstown became an early industrial town with iron, coal, and steel manufactured. Nearly 300 years later, the hard work of our ancestors has evolved into the quaint town we love today. It is our civic duty to maintain and grow our city as we forge on into the future.
Modernization and Maintenance in Pottstown, PA
Thankfully Pottstown has embraced modernization throughout the years. You can enjoy theatrical performances at the Steel River Playhouse, take a hot air balloon ride, or test your deductive reasoning skills at an escape room. Whatever gives you a thrill, you can probably find it here or nearby.
To keep our city functioning properly, we at Klines Services give you the best in maintenance and repair of your septic systems. For septic service Pottstown, PA, you need only call on Klines Services. We offer septic pumping, septic service, drain cleaning, and plumbing. You can rest assured we will keep these aspects of your life running smoothly.
We provide septic services for Pottstown’s residents, businesses, municipal, and industrial. Here is a listing for each:
Residential
- Preventative Septic Care
- Drain Cleaning
- Plumbing Services
Commercial
- Inside Grease Traps
- Outside Services
- Preventative Maintenance
- Drain Cleaning
- Plumbing Services
- Hy Vac Services
- Infrastructure
- Wastewater Treatment
- Energy Generation
- Confined Space Entry
- Emergency Spill Response
- Other Waste Disposal Services
Municipal
- Hy Vac Services
- Lift Station Cleaning and Repair
- Catch Basin Cleaning
- Sludge Hauling
- Other Waste Disposal
- Pump Station Service
- Drain Cleaning
- Plumbing
- Lagoon Cleaning
- Other Municipal Services
Industrial
- Confined Space Entry
- Emergency Spill Response
- Project Management
- Hy Vac Services
- Other Industrial Services
Whew! Sometimes even we forget how much we have to do. But as long as are doing our business, you can move forward with yours. Nobody thinks much about their septic systems until they stop working. So call us today and let us handle it for you. A pound of prevention is worth a ton of cure. (A lot less expensive, too!)
Residential
Septic Tips To Think About
Septic tanks have proven to be very useful for homeowners, but at the same time, if not properly maintained and used, they can become a homeowner’s worst nightmare. But do not worry, with these septic tips you’ll be able to prevent a big mess!
How Septic Systems Work
Septic tanks use bacteria to break down waste and depend on a natural process of bacterial reproduction for proper function. The waste separates into liquid and solid inside the tanks. The bacteria treat the wastewater so that it can be transferred to a drain field.
Potential Septic Problems
When the bacteria in the septic tank cannot break down everything that is entering, the potential for overflow or leakage increases. It’s very important that you know everything that is entering the septic tanks. Septic systems, though having become very sophisticated, can be rendered useless or problematic by simple clogs. There is also a risk of corroding the piping. These can cause an unexpected, and unwanted, release of waste into the environment.
What Is Not Septic Safe
Everything has its proper place and function, so the best septic tip is that you should avoid allowing these 3 into your tanks:
Large Objects: Do Not Flush Large Items! A toilet is not a trash can. Large items can clog piping and may not be broken down into the septic tank.
Garbage Disposals: Most garbage disposals are connected to septic systems. Even though they mechanically grind the waste before it goes into the septic tank, the waste may still prove too much for the bacteria to handle. Garbage disposals are for what you could not avoid entering the drain, not to dispose of everything you can in it.
Chemical Cleaners: Many chemicals are made strong so that they clean well, but they can corrode the piping. They may also interfere with the natural reproduction process of bacteria. Fewer bacteria means less waste is broken down which can cause overflow or clogging. But of course, you need to clean. There are organic or non-corrosive alternatives that you can use.
It’s always best to spend a small amount of time and money in order to prevent wasting a lot of time and money. Walk to the trash can; dispose elsewhere; buy safer cleaners. Simple septic tips that can help prevent a huge headache.
If further assistance is needed, please contact us, we are here to help in any way we can.
Commercial, Residential
Allentown PA, “The City Without Limits,” Needs a Septic Service Without Limits!
We at Kline’s, your friendly local septic service, would like to give a shout out to Allentown, PA.
Allentown has certainly earned its slogan, “the city without limits,” as the core of development in the Lehigh Valley area. It is the third most populous city in Pennsylvania, trailing only Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, and boasts a prosperous theater and business district. The city also has a healthy appetite for sports as the home to the Lehigh Valley Phantoms, affiliate team to the Philadelphia Flyers, and the IronPigs, AAA affiliate of the Phillies.
Though it’s easy to focus on the booming development of Allentown, it’s also highlighted by a rich history. It features three historic districts and a wealth of Victorian housing. It even has a history of hiding the Liberty Bell in a church during the American Revolution. (Ha, Philadelphia! You can’t hog all the attention!) Today, you can visit this church site that is now a popular museum.
If you’re lucky enough to call Allentown, PA your home, Kline’s would like to extend their septic services to you. Whether you have a personal residence or a business, Kline’s is here to fulfill all of your septic service Allentown PA needs. From standard problems like clogged drains and leaks to more unsightly (and probably smelly) problems like septic backups, we got you covered. If you have a commercial property with more specialized needs such as grease trap cleaning and waste disposal, you also have a reliable service in Kline’s.
Even if you aren’t currently experiencing an issue but are now wondering if and when one might occur, Kline’s can help you there, too. We offer a 3 step septic maintenance plan that will tune up your septic system before a costly problem rears its ugly head.
If you reside in or near Allentown, PA, we hope you will contact Kline’s Services for any of your septic system needs.
Residential
Septic Maintenance Q&A: What happens if I don’t Pump my Septic?
Just because your septic system seems to be in working order, doesn’t mean you can ignore routine septic maintenance. Septic pumping plays an important part in keeping your tanks serviced. Doing checkups on your system is a way to keep costs down in the future when a major problem arises.
First, you need to know how your system works.
How Does Your Septic System Work?
Your system essentially works like this: When you run water or flush a toilet your plumbing transports that water, replete with biowaste, to the septic tank.
In the first chamber with the power gravity, refuse separates into one of three bi-products. The solids are called sludge which travels to the bottom. The effluence is the water that comprises most of the tank’s volume. The scum is the oily substance that floats to the top.
Issues That May Arise.
If you don’t pump your tank these products can venture further into the inner workings of your septic system. Sludge could become trapped in one of the many filters utilized by your system. This causes blockage, which causes effluent water to flood back into your home.
If the oily scum could contaminate your ejector pit. This could render your pump useless and cause you major problems immediately. Some newer pump systems have an alarm for that reason. You need to know your system intimately to prevent any mishaps.
Pumping your system regularly is a great way to ensure septic livelihood. Contact us here at Kline to discuss your system.
Residential
Septic Maintenance Will Save You Money
A functioning septic system is something you don’t even think about on a daily basis. You flush your toilet; the system takes over from there. But don’t let this fool you. Failure to keep up with septic maintenance can cause big problems and big bills.
Kline Services strongly recommends a three-step preventative maintenance program. With regular pumping, bacterial additives, and the installation of a filter, you can avoid a lot of problems. Experts say the number one reason for septic system failure is a lack of preventative maintenance. So what does this maintenance do?
Pumping the septic tank makes sure it doesn’t get too full and removes the top layer, which is made up of fats and oils that don’t break down. If the tank is overfull, showers and sinks will drain slowly, and it can even cause sewage to back up into the house. Without regular servicing, build-up will form in the tank that is difficult to remove. If this buildup gets bad enough, it can even mean you have to replace the tank.
Even worse, without regular septic maintenance, solids can flow into the pipes of the leach field, clogging them permanently. The overflow caused by this can bubble up to the surface, creating a swampy mess. It can also contaminate the water table, affecting wells and streams. The leach field pipes must be replaced in this case.
If you wait to take care of your septic system until there are problems, it is always going to cost more and be more of a hassle than preventing them in the first place. Some issues can force you to replace the entire system, at a cost of $20,000 or more.
Fortunately, the professionals at Kline’s Services are experts at septic maintenance. Contact us, and let us help you avoid expensive problems down the road.
Residential
Simple Septic Tips for Easy Maintenance
You have plenty of details to think about each day. One thing you’d probably rather not worry about is your septic system. Fortunately, if you follow a few simple tips to keep your septic system working efficiently, you shouldn’t have to worry about it at all.
Be careful what you put in it
Your septic system depends on bacteria to digest solids. But if the bacteria are overwhelmed by too many solids, they can’t do their work, so try not to use your garbage disposal too much. Certain things, like coffee grounds, cigarette butts, and facial tissues are very difficult to break down, so keep them out of your system. Familiarize yourself with the things that shouldn’t be added to your system. Once you get used to the habits that baby your bacteria, you won’t have to give it a thought.
Opt for septic safe products, like toilet paper and detergent. They’re formulated to break down well and don’t contain additives that can cause clogs. Choose cleaning products carefully, too. Bleach is usually safe in the laundry, but in general, you want to avoid too many antibacterial products.
Be careful what you put on it
It’s important not to compact the soil on top of your leach field. Don’t drive or park on top of it. Keep drainage directed away, too. If that soil becomes too compacted or waterlogged, the system won’t function properly. Planting grass over it will help keep erosion under control. However, trees can clog pipes with their roots, so plant them about 100 feet away.
If you’re building on your property, keep in mind that adding a structure like a pool over your system is not safe, and will make it difficult or impossible to access it for maintenance. Give it some breathing room, and it will return the favor!
Remember our three key septic tips
- Service your system regularly. Don’t wait until you have a problem. Regular maintenance will prevent big problems and can find small problems before they grow.
- Install a filter to keep your leach field free of debris. This will ward off clogs and damage that can be expensive to repair.
- Use a bacterial additive. Regularly topping off the hard-working bacteria in your system will keep things running smoothly.
We’re here at Kline’s Services to answer any questions. Give us a call and let us know how we can help.
