Residential Septic Tank & Septic System Repairs in NJ

Large or small, CJS possess the knowledge and equipment to properly repair all problems that are recongnized during an inspection, routine maintenance or after a homeowner notices one or many warning signs of a failing septic system.(LINK TO LIST) Should a problem arise during routine maintenance or an inspection, CJS will immediately schedule an appointment for repairs to be completed.

Common Repairs to Septic Systems Include:
  • Distribution Box
  • Baffles 
  • Effluent Filters
  • Addition of a Riser for Easy, Cost Effective Servicing
  • Replacement Lids
Most treatment tanks being approved today are concrete. Plastic or fiberglass tanks resist deterioration; however, they are susceptible to puncture from probing. Extreme care should be used when locating tanks of this nature. Metal tanks have a useful life of approximately twenty years and have not been approved for new installation for over thirty years.

If the treatment tank is 18 inches or more below ground, a “build-up” should be added to the main lid to bring it closer to ground level for easier maintenance. System components that area not accessible can make maintenance difficult and may cause the system to age prematurely. If a ground level lid is preferred, present code requires a “locking lid” – metal or green plastic.

A type of system still being used is a “cesspool”. This receives all sewage from the house in a tank section. Liquid is separated from the solids into a separate compartment. Cesspools no longer meet current regulatory code for new construction; however, they may continue to exist if operating as designed.
 
Piping – Lines from the house carry sewage to the treatment tank and from the tank to the distribution box and subsequently to an absorption area. Heavy equipment over these lines can cause breakage, not to mention the aging process. Sch 40 PVC piping is preferred for replacement. Baffles –

Baffles help protect the absorption area from solids carryover. All sewage enters the treatment tank from the house through the inlet baffle. Solids remain in the tank and liquid exits through the outgoing baffle. If deteriorated or missing, they should be repaired or replaced because of potential problems associated with the ability of increased solids being allowed to enter the absorption area. An accessory component would be a filter in outgoing baffle – Many Boards of Health are recommending the addition of a filter in the outgoing baffle to catch any escaping solids.

The distribution box conveys effluent from the treatment tank into the absorption area. If there is evidence of unequal distribution, “speed levelers” can be installed to correct the problem. If deterioration be noted, the box should be replaced. The absorption area is very important because it is the most expensive and most difficult components of an onsite system to correct. If there are indications of a saturated condition, the health department will advise whether or not the drainage area can be repaired “in place” or the homeowner has to contact an engineer to re-design the system. Roots in the immediate area of a septic system can cause flow to be restricted.

Pump tanks house a pump which either simply transports (lifts) the effluent to another elevation or delivers a specific volume of effluent to a pressure distribution system at a specific pressure. Most pumps have an alarm to indicate pump failure. At that time, the problem can be a circuit breaker, a non-working pump, broken or missing floats, or simply that the pump is no longer “plugged in”.

When your septic system requires repairs, it is important to contract the services of a firm that understands the dynamics of your system and can offer a solution that is guaranteed to be successful. With over 40 years of experience, CJS is able to effectively diagnose and repair any system and provide feedback to the customer on what was done, why it was done, and what can be expected as a result of the actions performed.

Additional information can be obtained from the New Jersey DEP, Division of Water Quality website: www.state.nj.us/dep/dwq/owm_inspect.htm 

Central Jersey Septic frequently repairs septic systems in the following towns:
  • Colts Neck, NJ
  • Holmdel, NJ
  • Marlboro, NJ
  • Manalapan, NJ
  • Freehold, NJ
  • Millstone, NJ
  • Howell, NJ
  • Wall Twp, NJ
  • Jackson, NJ
  • Rumson, NJ
  • Tinton Falls, NJ
  • Middletown, NJ
  • Old Bridge, NJ

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