Septic system oversite.

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A homeowner with a property dating back to the early 1900s recently had a new septic system installed by another contractor. While the system itself was properly installed, not all plumbing fixtures were connected to the new system. Additionally, the old septic tank was neither disconnected nor properly abandoned.

As a result of this oversight, both the primary bathroom and kitchen remained connected to the old, failed septic system, causing severe backups in the front yard. After months of unsuccessfully trying to get the original contractor to resolve the issue, the homeowner reached out to us for a solution.

Upon inspection, we discovered the following issues:

• The plumbing lines had not been fully switched over to the new septic system.
• The old septic tank had not been pumped, demolished, or properly abandoned.

To resolve the problem, we took the following corrective actions:

• Coordinated with a trusted pumping company to pump out the old tank.
• Completely demolished and backfilled the abandoned tank to eliminate any future risk including foul odors and potential collapse.
• Re-routed all plumbing lines to the newly installed septic system, ensuring proper function.
• Thoroughly tested all plumbing fixtures throughout the home to confirm the issue was fully resolved.

With all plumbing now correctly connected to the new system and the old tank properly abandoned, the homeowner regained full use of their property without the risk of further septic failures.

Septic system installations require careful planning and execution to avoid costly issues down the road. If you need septic system repairs, corrections, or a full installation, Regier Construction provides expert solutions tailored to your property’s needs.

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