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Plumbing Repair and
Maintenance
Did you know that a faucet
dripping only one drop per second
can waste 2700 gallons of water
per year? Little nuisances add
up—and they can also lead to big
problems!
That is why Hulsey Environmental
Services recommends quarterly
inspections with properly
prescribed maintenance of your
water lines, toilets and faucets.
- Using
top-quality replacement parts, we
ensure that your equipment
operates according to each
manufacturer’s standards.
- When upgrading
worn out equipment, we recommend
trusted brands and
energy-efficient plumbing
fixtures and appliances that save
money in the long run.
For example, replacing your old
showerhead with a $10-$20
top-quality, low flow showerhead
can cut your water bills by ½ to
1/3!
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Septic
System Pumping, Repair &
Inspections
How often should your
septic tank be pumped? While the
range varies from every three to
five years, the specific answer
for your system will vary
depending on:
- Your septic
tank’s capacity
- Type and
amount of solids entering your
tank
- Volume of
water you use—higher usage gives
the system more to dispose of
With proper maintenance, a
typical septic system will last
up to 30 years. To extend the
life of your system, consider the
following:
- Practice water
conservation by using
water-efficient equipment.
- Avoid using a
kitchen garbage disposal, which
will require you to increase the
size of your tank by 50%!
- Never put
harsh chemicals or elements that
do not decompose in your septic
system.
- Take heed of
early warning signs to prevent
major problems!
Initial indications that a septic
system problem is building
include:
- Slow draining
toilets, sinks, showers, tubs,
dishwasher or washing
machine
- Plumbing or
septic back up in toilets, sinks,
showers or bath tubs
- Gurgling
sounds in the plumbing
system
- Odors, wet
spots or lush vegetation in the
drain field
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Tank
& Drain Field Repairs
Do you know where the
lines for septic tank’s drain
field are located? Such awareness
is important:
- That knowledge
will help you prevent damage to
the field and, subsequently, to
the groundwater.
- Observing
certain conditions occurring
along the drain field will alert
you to potential problems within
your septic tank.
Why should you not build, pave,
or landscape on or near the drain
field?
- Drain fields
require plenty of oxygen, which
is used by bacteria to break down
and treat sewage.
- Soil
compaction further prevents
oxygen from entering the soil and
keeps water from flowing from the
drain field.
At Hulsey Environmental Services,
we encourage you to take prompt
action if you notice any of the
following circumstances in
proximity to your drain field:
- Standing
liquid, wet spots, or swampy
ground in the yard during dry
weather
- Lush
vegetation that is larger and
more robust than similar plants
in other areas of the yard
- Effluent
draining back into the septic
tank from the drain field after
the septic tank is pumped
If you are experiencing any
problematic signs or have
specific questions, Call—We’ll
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What exactly is a drain
field—and what does it
accomplish?
A drain field is an absorption
field, existing as a network of
perforated pipes laid in
gravel-filled trenches or beds.
After solids settle in the septic
tank, the liquid wastewater is
discharged by gravity or pressure
to the drain field.
Effluent trickles from the pipes,
through the gravel layer, and
into the soil where further
treatment occurs. The soil
filters the wastewater as it
passes through the pore spaces,
and the soil microbes treat it
before the liquid enters the
groundwater.
Drain
Cleaning &
Repairs
What happens when too
much grease, sludge, sand and
debris enter your water pipes?
Drain blockages
occur!
At Hulsey Environmental Services,
we recommend high velocity
jetting to clear such sediment.
Flushing out the system, the
process uses powerful streams of
ordinary water that is propelled
under varying amounts of pressure
into the sewer line all the way
to the pipe walls. With a special
nozzle and a heavyduty, flexible
hose that delivers an array of
jets pointing backwards and
forwards, we cut through the
toughest blockages.
For an environmentally safe
solution to blocked drains,
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Backflow
Prevention
Can you risk loss of your
business license because you
neglected having your backflow
meter tested and certified? Can
you risk loss of business because
a backflow problem stopped
operations?
In the long run, Hulsey
Environmental Services will save
time, trouble and money as well
as deliver piece of mind with a
complete, approved backflow
prevention plan:
- Meter
Installation
- Repair
- Professional
Certification
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your business run
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Video Camera
Line Inspection
Would you like
to uncover the problem without
digging up the entire
yard?
Hulsey Environmental Services
utilizes video camera inspections
to pinpoint problem areas
involving underground sewer lines
and other piping. Containing work
to a limited area, we identify
various types of damage and
obstructions:
- Broken,
cracked or collapsed pipe
- Offset sewer
pipes that occur from shifting,
settling or ground freeze
- Blockage from
grease buildup or foreign objects
- Corrosion that
causes collapsed lines
- Bellied
pipelines caused by a sunken
section that results from ground
or soil conditions
- Leaking joints
resulting from broken seals
between pipes
- Root
infiltration of pipes by neaby
trees or shrubs
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Offgrade
existing pipelines made of
substandard materials that have
deterioated or corroded
Our
waterproof, high-resolution
camera is specially designed to
transmit records that determine
the inside condition of a swer
line or piping. With expertise,
we will evaluate and diagnose the
problem and its exact location.
For a solution that will save
time—which equates to money—and
unnecessary mess, Call—We’ll Be
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