FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
PARSLEY SEPTIC TANK SERVICE
Family Owned and Operated since 1963
Alternative Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems
National Onsite Wastewater Recycling Association
Virginia Onsite Wastewater Recycling Association
Recipient of the Hampton Road Sanitation District Pretreatment Excellence Award for the past 10 years
757-566-1784
Service Hours:
Monday - Friday
7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday
Emergency and Appointments Only
CONTACT US
How do septic tanks work?
Generally made out of fiberglass or concrete, most tanks generally hold 1000-2000 gallons. The waste from your home flows into the tank, where anaerobic bacteria break it down into simpler and safer chemical compounds. Anything heavier will drop to the bottom of the tank (such as sludge), while the lighter materials float to the service (such as scum). The remaining contents flows through a pipe into the perforated pipes in the leach or drainage field, an area usually containing 1-inch gravel. The liquid then flows out through the holes into the gravel area, and from there out into the surrounding soil.
How often should I service my septic tank?
The size of your tank is very important to know in determining what sort of schedule you need for pumping, but the industry standard is once every 1-4 years. Annual pumping may seem like a high cost, but when compared to the rising cost of city utilities (if they are available in your area), the piece of mind in knowing your tank is working perfectly is all the more valuable.
What can happen if the tank is not serviced?
Failing to service your septic tank is similar to driving a car without replacing the oil - eventually, something will break, and may even break badly! Unfortunately, there is not a magical solution to remove the sludge from the tank, as even after the bacteria have done their work, sludge still remains. If the tank is not serviced, it can overflow into the drain/leach field, contaminating the soil and resulting in both cosmetic and hygienic problems for your home and family.
How can I find where my septic tank is?
We are more than happy to show you where the tank is located when we come out to do our servicing, but if you would like to locate it yourself, you can generally contact your county's health department and ask for the drawing provided by the installer when the permit to install the tank was given.
I have a fairly small tank. Do you have a size requirement for service?
No job is too big or too small. Our equipment is designed to accommodate tanks of all sizes, and we can do conventional systems as well as aerobic systems. We have a large capacity vacuum truck that handles nearly any job! What A Homeowner Should Do If The High Water Alarm Sounds. Some septic have a pump to pump the wastewater to the drain field. The pump is equipped with a high water alarm to alert the homeowner of a problem with the pump. If the high water alarm sounds or warning light is flashing please do the following.
Locate the alarm panel, some homes have the alarm outside and some have the alarm inside, and push the silence button of toggle switch on the alarm. This will silence the alarm but will not fix the problem.
Do not open the control panel due to risk of electrocution.
Please call Parsley Septic Tanks Inc, at (757) 566-1784 to arrange service.
How do septic tanks work?
Generally made out of fiberglass or concrete, most tanks generally hold 1000-2000 gallons. The waste from your home flows into the tank, where anaerobic bacteria break it down into simpler and safer chemical compounds. Anything heavier will drop to the bottom of the tank (such as sludge), while the lighter materials float to the service (such as scum). The remaining contents flows through a pipe into the perforated pipes in the leach or drainage field, an area usually containing 1-inch gravel. The liquid then flows out through the holes into the gravel area, and from there out into the surrounding soil.
How often should I service my septic tank?
The size of your tank is very important to know in determining what sort of schedule you need for pumping, but the industry standard is once every 1-4 years. Annual pumping may seem like a high cost, but when compared to the rising cost of city utilities (if they are available in your area), the piece of mind in knowing your tank is working perfectly is all the more valuable.
What can happen if the tank is not serviced?
Failing to service your septic tank is similar to driving a car without replacing the oil - eventually, something will break, and may even break badly! Unfortunately, there is not a magical solution to remove the sludge from the tank, as even after the bacteria have done their work, sludge still remains. If the tank is not serviced, it can overflow into the drain/leach field, contaminating the soil and resulting in both cosmetic and hygienic problems for your home and family.
How can I find where my septic tank is?
We are more than happy to show you where the tank is located when we come out to do our servicing, but if you would like to locate it yourself, you can generally contact your county's health department and ask for the drawing provided by the installer when the permit to install the tank was given.
I have a fairly small tank. Do you have a size requirement for service?
No job is too big or too small. Our equipment is designed to accommodate tanks of all sizes, and we can do conventional systems as well as aerobic systems. We have a large capacity vacuum truck that handles nearly any job! What A Homeowner Should Do If The High Water Alarm Sounds. Some septic have a pump to pump the wastewater to the drain field. The pump is equipped with a high water alarm to alert the homeowner of a problem with the pump. If the high water alarm sounds or warning light is flashing please do the following.
Locate the alarm panel, some homes have the alarm outside and some have the alarm inside, and push the silence button of toggle switch on the alarm. This will silence the alarm but will not fix the problem.
Do not open the control panel due to risk of electrocution.
Please call Parsley Septic Tanks Inc, at (757) 566-1784 to arrange service.
SERVICES
At Parsley Septic Tanks Inc., we pride ourselves on the quality and punctuality of our work. When we give you a time that we will be there to service your tank, we will meet it or let you know of any delays.
This, in addition to the services lisetd below, has made us one of the top septic tank companies in the Williamsburg, James City, York, New Kent, and Charles City Counties.
In need of service that you don't see listed below?
Please give us a call and we may be able to help.
Pumping of septic tanks
Repair of existing failed septic systems
Replacing distribution boxes
Locating existing septic systems
Replacing and service of septic tank effluent pumps and controls
Installation of convenitional and alternative septic systems
Improve your septic tank's performance
To request an estimate, call us at (757) 566-1784.
SERVICES
SERVICES
How do septic tanks work?
Generally made out of fiberglass or concrete, most tanks generally hold 1000-2000 gallons. The waste from your home flows into the tank, where anaerobic bacteria break it down into simpler and safer chemical compounds. Anything heavier will drop to the bottom of the tank (such as sludge), while the lighter materials float to the service (such as scum). The remaining contents flows through a pipe into the perforated pipes in the leach or drainage field, an area usually containing 1-inch gravel. The liquid then flows out through the holes into the gravel area, and from there out into the surrounding soil.
How often should I service my septic tank?
The size of your tank is very important to know in determining what sort of schedule you need for pumping, but the industry standard is once every 1-4 years. Annual pumping may seem like a high cost, but when compared to the rising cost of city utilities (if they are available in your area), the piece of mind in knowing your tank is working perfectly is all the more valuable.
What can happen if the tank is not serviced?
Failing to service your septic tank is similar to driving a car without replacing the oil - eventually, something will break, and may even break badly! Unfortunately, there is not a magical solution to remove the sludge from the tank, as even after the bacteria have done their work, sludge still remains. If the tank is not serviced, it can overflow into the drain/leach field, contaminating the soil and resulting in both cosmetic and hygienic problems for your home and family.
How can I find where my septic tank is?
We are more than happy to show you where the tank is located when we come out to do our servicing, but if you would like to locate it yourself, you can generally contact your county's health department and ask for the drawing provided by the installer when the permit to install the tank was given.
I have a fairly small tank. Do you have a size requirement for service?
No job is too big or too small. Our equipment is designed to accommodate tanks of all sizes, and we can do conventional systems as well as aerobic systems. We have a large capacity vacuum truck that handles nearly any job! What A Homeowner Should Do If The High Water Alarm Sounds. Some septic have a pump to pump the wastewater to the drain field. The pump is equipped with a high water alarm to alert the homeowner of a problem with the pump. If the high water alarm sounds or warning light is flashing please do the following.
Locate the alarm panel, some homes have the alarm outside and some have the alarm inside, and push the silence button of toggle switch on the alarm. This will silence the alarm but will not fix the problem.
Do not open the control panel due to risk of electrocution.
Please call Parsley Septic Tanks Inc, at (757) 566-1784 to arrange service.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
PARSLEY SEPTIC TANK SERVICE
Family Owned and Operated since 1963
Alternative Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems
National Onsite Wastewater Recycling Association
Virginia Onsite Wastewater Recycling Association
Recipient of the Hampton Road Sanitation District Pretreatment Excellence Award for the past 10 years
757-566-1784
Service Hours:
Monday - Friday
7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday
Emergency and Appointments Only
CONTACT US
PARSLEY SEPTIC TANKS
Residential, Commercial and Industrial Septic Tank Cleaning & Pumping Contractor
Did you know that your septic tank needs to be pumped and cleaned anywhere from once a year to once every five years?
A thorough cleaning and inspection by the trained professionals at Parsley Septic Tanks Inc. helps ensure that any small septic problems now don't turn into costly issues later down the road, as well as help you determine the best schedule for a pumping or cleaning..
A strong sewage odor coming from your septic tank is an indication of a system in need of servicing. A properly working septic tank system is vital to your family's health and safety. That's why residents of Williamsburg, James City, York, New Kent, Charles City Counties have been relying on Parsley Septic Tanks Inc. since 1963. They trust in knowing that the trained professionals at Parsley Septic Tanks Inc. will alert them to any problems that might exist, and do so in a friendly, courteous way, doing all they can to keep you from having to incur any unneeded expenses. Don't wait too long to have your tank serviced! If you wait too long, you may get sludge building up and owing out into your leach eld, which ruins the undisturbed soil and can lead to unpleasant odors, moist ground and non-functioning drains in the home.
Parsley Septic Tanks Inc. has been family owned and operated since 1963. Mike and Everett Parsley are the owners and continue to operate the company that their father started. Parsley Septic Tanks Inc. serves Williamsburg, James City, York, New Kent, and Charles City Counties. We specialize in the installation and pumping of all septic tank systems. We are trained and certied as installers of several Alternative Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems and are continually attending training as new and more advanced systems are developed. Parsley Septic Tanks Inc. is here to help in all of your septic system needs.