Frequently Asked Questions
What is a septic tank?
A septic tank is the first component of a home wastewater system that collects all the refuse that goes down the drains of your home or business if you are not hooked up to a municipal sewer system. Most residental tanks range from 600 to 1000 gallons in size depending on the age of the home and are buried underground.
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What maintenance does my septic system need?
Your tank should be pumped every two to five years, allowing it to operate as intended.
What does a septic tank pumping do?
The cleaning of your septic tank removes all of the waste, scum, and sludge from your tank allowing it to work as intended.
What areas does Conrad Septic service?
We service our customers all over the HRM. Being centrally located, we can quickly and efficiently make sure your septic tank is throughly cleaned with professional friendly service.
I am having my septic tank pumped. What access do you need to my septic tank?
In preparation for your pumping visit, please expose the lids for us. If the location of you tank is unknown we will do our best to help you find it.
How often do I need to clean my septic tank?
Yearly inspections of your system is recommend by the Halifax Regional Municipality. This inspection is critical to avoid costly repairs. The same experts recommend pumping the tank every 2-5 years. This frequency can change depending on the size of your tank and the wastewater demands your family has.
How do I pay Conrad's Septic?
We accept cash, debit, Visa, Mastercard or cheque, and provide you with a detailed invoice explaining the services provided.
Should I used additives at the hardware store made for septic tanks?
Regardless of the product reviews or suspicious money back guarantees or other outrageous claims, avoid using septic tank additives. They are unnecessary and may even cause damage.
What can I do to avoid problems with my septic system?
The HRM recommends the following tips to help avoid problems with your system:
- Spread full laundry loads over the week instead of doing all the laundry in one day.
- Record the location and keep records of the installation and maintenance of the system.
- Install a manually cleaned lint trap on your washing machine and use liquid detergent.
- Prevent large amounts of caustic cleaners, chemicals and solvents from entering the system. Instead, use biodegradable cleaning products.
- Keep surface water away from the field area or roof drains away from the field.
- Keep your septic tank accessible and keep heavy objects and equipment away from the field.
- Maintain a groundcover of grass only on the disposal field to prevent soil erosion. Plant trees and shrubs away from the field.
