A well designed septic system is essential to any property that does not use a city sewer system. At Kelley Septic and Drain we specialize in designing custom septic systems that pass local regulation while ensuring it is long term functionality. With over a 100 years experience in Willimantic and surrounding towns, we built a reputation for providing solutions that help bot residential and commercial properties. Whether you need a system for your home that is under construction or an upgrade for your aging system, our team has the knowledge and ability to help you through the process.
Why Proper Septic System Design Matters
Septic systems are not a one size fits all approach. Each property has unique soil conditions, water table, and locational constraints that require a professional evaluation. A properly designed system ensures:
Efficient Wastewater Treatment: A septic system’s primary purpose is to treat and dispose of all home wastewater safely. A well constructed septic system minimizes the environmental impact and prevents contamination of ground water sources.
Regulatory Compliance: State and Local health departments enforce strict regulations regarding your septic systems. Our teams ensure that your septic system passes and exceeds these requirements, preventing major fines or even system failures.
Longevity and Durability: A poorly designed septic system can lead to backups, septic failures and very expensive septic system repairs. Septic planning done by Kelley Septic and Drain ensures that your septic system will last decades after installation with minimal maintenance.
Increased Property Value: A well designed septic system that is properly installed by Kelley Septic can add value to your property, making it a more attractive house to potential buyers looking to make it a home.
Site Evaluation and Soil Testing
Before designing your Kelley Septic system, we conduct a thorough evaluation of your property. This includes:
- Soil Percolation Testing: The ability of the soil to filter and absorb waste water is very important to Kelley Septic to ensure we install the correct type and size of the septic system. We perform percolation tests to ensure we know the soil will allow the water to drain through the soil.
- Topographical Analysis: We evaluate drainage patterns and natural features that could affect our decision of where to place your septic system.
- Water Table Assessment: A higher than average water table can impact the efficiency of your septic system. Our team will analyze the ground water levels to ensure that a septic system is placed properly.
System Type Selection:
Depending on the results of the site evaluation, we determine the best septic system for your needs. Some common system types include:
- Conventional Septic Systems: Ideal for residential and commercial properties with well draining soil, these septic systems use a septic tank and drain field to treat all waste water that is produced naturally.
- Mound Systems: Designed for any area that has either high water tables or poo soil conditions that don’t drain well, these mound systems elevate your drain field to ensure that your waste water is properly filtered.
- Chamber Systems: These are a modern alternative to traditional drain fields, our chamber systems use a prefabricated chamber to improve your septic systems longevity.
- Advanced Treatment Systems: Our advanced Kelley Septic treatment systems incorporated additional filtrations methods, these are commonly found and required in environmentally sensitive and protected areas.
Custom System Design
Once we determine the best Kelley Septic system for your property we create a custom design that factors in the following property conditions.
- The size of your household or business
- Estimated daily water usage by inhabitants, clients, and staff.
- Soil absorption rates and capacity
- Future Expansion possibilities
Our Designs prioritize efficiency, costs, and the surrounding environmental standards, ensuring that your Kelley Septic system functions for years after your installation.
Permitting and compliance
Septic system installation requires approval for both your local health departments and local environmental agencies. Our team at Kelley Septic and Drain handle the permitting process to ensure your septic system complies with regulations and so your don’t have to stress about having to get a permit yourself. We work closely with your town health departments to streamline your approval process, so your septic system installation process goes off without a hitch.
Septic System Installation and Maintenance
Once your Kelley Septic system is approved by the local environmental department we will begin the installation process. Our team of experienced technicians will ensure that your installation is done correctly and safely to prevent any further septic issues.
Proper Maintenance is almost as important as your septic system design. To keep your septic system running at peak performance, we recommend the following:
Regular pumping: Your Kelley Septic tank should be pumped every 3-5 years depending on the households size and usage.
Routine Inspections: Periodic Inspections help detect smaller issue before they turn into bigger septic repairs.
Mindful Usage: Avoid flushing non biodegradable items such as wipes into your septic system. Keep in mind excessive grease and harsh chemicals can also harm your septic system.
By following these best practices, we know that you can extend the life of your Kelley Septic system and avoid unexpected breakdowns.
Why Choose Kelley Septic and Drain?
With over a century of septic system experience Kelley Septic is trusted not only by Willimantic home owners but those all over the state of Connecticut. We leverage our experience along with advanced septic system technology to ensure your septic system is not only installed properly but maintained to last.
If you’re planning a septic system installation or need to redesign your septic system for efficiency reason, our team at Kelley Septic is here to help. Contact us today to schedule a consultation and discover how our expert team can create a septic system that meets your specific household needs while also ensuring the septic systems lifecycle lasts as long as possible. Let our team handle the complex world of septic systems so you don’t think about your system each time you flush the toilet or turn on the sink.