Septic services in Dayton, TX
We work on aerobic systems, and we handle the tank work, installs and upkeep that go with them. One local outfit for the whole system.
Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM. Or request service online.
Start with your aerobic system
If there's an air pump humming near your tank and sprinklers that come on at night, you've likely got an aerobic treatment unit. The EPA describes them as using "many of the same processes as a municipal sewage plant, but on a smaller scale," and notes that "an aerobic system injects oxygen into the treatment tank."
That air pump, the control panel and the disinfection step are moving parts, so these systems need regular looking after. In the EPA's words, "regular life-time maintenance should be expected for ATUs." Pumping still happens on an aerobic system too, whenever an inspection shows the tanks need it.
Looking after it between visits
- The alarm goes off
- That's the panel telling you something's wrong. Call the company that services your system.
- Spray heads
- Keep grass, shrubs and yard clutter clear of them so the treated water can get out where it's meant to.
- Disinfectant
- Use only the disinfectant your system is made for. The chlorine tablet question is in the FAQ below.
Everything we do
Pick the one that sounds like your situation, or just call and describe what you're seeing.
Aerobic Septic Systems
We work on aerobic systems, the units that push air into the tank to treat wastewater before it heads out to the yard.
Septic Tank Pumping
Quality, routine septic tank pumping to ensure your system runs properly.
Learn moreSystem Installation
High-quality septic system installations backed by 125+ years of combined experience.
Learn moreServicing & Repairs
Septic system servicing and pump repairs.
Learn moreSeptic Design Services
Specialized knowledge to ensure the health and efficiency of your residential or commercial septic system.
Learn moreSeptic System Maintenance
Maintenance visits that keep your septic system doing its job between bigger jobs.
Learn moreMaintenance Contracts
An ongoing contract so your aerobic system's inspections happen on schedule, without you keeping track.
Learn moreWhich service do I need?
A few of these sit close together. Here's how to tell them apart.
One visit or a contract?
If you want someone to look your system over once, that's Septic System Maintenance. If you've got an aerobic system, a Maintenance Contract keeps the visits coming without you tracking dates.
The EPA says systems with "electrical float switches, pumps, or mechanical components should be inspected more often, generally once a year," and that "a service contract is important since alternative systems have mechanized parts." How often Texas expects contract inspections is in the FAQ.
Pumping or a repair?
Tanks full of sludge, slow drains, or it's been years since anyone pumped them? Start with Septic Tank Pumping.
If a pump has quit, the alarm won't stop or the sprinklers aren't coming on, that's Servicing & Repairs. Not sure which? Call and tell us what you're seeing.
Design or installation?
Building on land that has no system yet, or replacing one that's done for? The two go together. Septic Design Services work out what your property needs.
System Installation puts it in the ground. Permit questions are answered in the FAQ.
Aerobic system and permit questions
General information for Texas homeowners, not legal advice. Your local permitting authority has the final word on your property.
My aerobic system is new. Is maintenance included?
New aerobic systems in Texas come with an initial two-year service policy, starting when the system is first used (for a new home, the builder's sale date). After that, a maintenance contract keeps the inspections on schedule. We offer maintenance contracts.
How often does a maintenance company inspect an aerobic system?
Under a maintenance contract in Texas, at least once every four months, with a report to you and to the permitting authority. That's according to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).
Can I use pool chlorine tablets?
No. Use calcium hypochlorite tablets labeled for wastewater. TCEQ puts it plainly: "DO NOT use swimming pool chlorine tablets in your disinfection system."
Do I need a permit to replace my septic tank?
Yes. In Texas, replacing a tank counts as a repair, and it needs a permit for the whole system from your local permitting authority.
Who issues septic permits here?
Your county's authorized agent or, where there isn't one, TCEQ's regional office. TCEQ's county lookup shows who it is for your address.
Not sure what your system needs? Tell us what it's doing.
(936) 258-3080Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM