The Country Plumber

     

P.O. Box 539
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-2648
(800) 472-7448

FAQ
Septic Pumping FAQ’s

Q:  How often should my septic be pumped?
A:  The county tells you every 3 years, we recommend every 2 years.

Q: 
Do I have a holding or a septic tank?
A:  If you pump your tank once every 2-3 yrs you have a septic tank.  If you are pumping your tank more than once a yr you have a holding tank.

Q: 
Do you add any additives to the tank when done?
A:  We add an additive called BioClean.  You can also purchase a can from the driver.

Q: 
How many feet of hose do you carry?
A:  150 Feet

Q: 
How long of a pull downhill will your truck do?
A:  30 Feet

Q: 
How close to a holding tank to pump it?
A:  25 Feet
Sewer Rodding FAQ’s

Q: 
My floor drains are backed up
A: 
This means your sewer lateral to the main is plugged.

Q: 
Do you use anything to prevent roots?
A: 
Yes we use two different chemicals, either copper sulfate or a powder called Roo-tX

Q:  Do you unthaw frozen drainfields?
A: 
No we unthaw the lines going to the drainfield.

Q: 
How big of lines can you unplug?
A: 
From 2” to 10”.

Q: 
Do you unplug mound systems?
A: 
Yes

Q: 
Do you unplug kitchen and bathtub drains?
A: 
Yes

Q: 
Do you do televising of laterals?
A: 
Yes
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