COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Although we always STRONGLY encourage customers to ask as many questions as possible, we understand that sometimes it’s more convenient to search out these questions on your own, as such we’ve attempted to answer some of these questions in this section to help you determine your next step in addressing any septic emergencies, general maintenance questions or just gathering a better awareness of one of the most expensive investments in your property that you have. We’ve also tried to supply the link to the applicable Minnesota Rules 7080-7083 (or MN Statutes) governing your specific question when possible.
A. Your tanks must be accessed every three years per state code (MAINTENANCE/FREQUENCY OF ASSESSMENT)
A. NO, state code and the U of M does not allow or recommend additives of any kind (MAINTENANCE/ADDITIVES)
A. Generally YES, all tanks that have a solids content of 25% or more are required to be pumped INCLUDING the lift tank if sludge is detected within 1” of the pump intake (MAINTENANCE/REMOVAL OF MATERIAL)
A. NO per code (MAINTENANCE/REMOVEAL OF MATERIAL/PARAGRAPH B)
7083.0770 Maintenance License Subp. 2 Responsibilities A.
A. Many cities or counties have a record of your systems “AS-BUILT” on file, this will tell you the date of install and many of the details you may need for proper maintenance or upgrades
A. ABSOLUTELY!!
Nowhere near an exhaustive list of questions but the rule book below is a good place to start in answering your questions….it’s a quick guide to the Minnesota statutes
A. We accept cash, check, credit card or Venmo (there is a 3% fee for credit cards and Venmo)
A. It’s always helpful but we will usually take care of it. If it’s deeper then 12” there may be additional charges
A. We do ask that the homeowner be available for the first servicing of you system, educating the homeowner and accessing the system together is an important first step.
These are just a few of the questions we get asked. Feel free to scroll through the quick guide above and if you can’t find the answer to your question you’re ALWAYS encouraged to contact us and we’ll be happy to assist you!
A. Sometimes depending on the city however we will submit the copy to the city and provide you with a copy as well
A. Just click the link on the question and it will bring you to the states site, then just enter in the business information.
A. Communities Served: Elk River, Ramsey, Ham Lake, East Bethel, Cambridge, Princeton, Zimmerman, Orrock, Big Lake, Rogers, Otsego, St. Michael, Corcoran, Oak Grove, Nowthen, Andover
Counties: Anoka, Sherburne, Isanti, Mile Lacs