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If you’ve been looking for a septic service company in Bohemia, NY, you’ve come to the right place! Antorino and Sons, a family-owned and operated septic company, has been providing the residents of Suffolk County with reliable, fast, and affordable septic tank services for more than 60 years. From general maintenance and repairs to new septic tank installation, when it comes to septic tank services in Bohemia, NY, Antorino and Sons does it all! Contact us today to find out for yourself why so many area homeowners choose us to keep their septic systems flowing smoothly.
A septic system is an efficient and affordable wastewater management system, so it’s no wonder so many homes in Suffolk County rely on septic tanks to store and treat water waste. While these systems are durable and can last for years without issue, they do need to be properly maintained, and regular septic pumping is an integral part of maintaining this system.
Septic pumping involves the removal of water and waste that accumulates within a septic tank. It helps to prevent wastewater overflow and ensures the system continues running smoothly. Ideally, you should have the system pumped every three to five years; however, sometimes, it may need to be pumped more frequently. But how can you tell? Here’s a look at some telltale signs that indicate you need to contact a reputable Bohemia, NY septic service to schedule a pumping as soon as possible.
Slow drains are more than just an inconvenience; they may be a sign that your septic tank needs to be pumped. A clog can certainly slow down a drain, but if that’s the case, the issue is usually isolated to a single location. If you’ve tried to clear the clog to no avail or several drains (toilets, too) in your home are running slowly, your septic tank could be to blame.
If a septic tank is nearing or has reached capacity, there’s nowhere for the wastewater that gets flushed down the drains to go. When that happens, instead of flushing down the drain, the water (and the waste it contains) stays put. By having your septic tank pumped, the excess wastewater in the tank will be removed and your drains will run freely again.
Unpleasant Odors
Think about all of the stuff that gets flushed down your toilets and drains; bodily waste, soap scum-filled water, dirt your from your clothing, food particles from your dishes… All of that waste flows down the drains and ends up in the septic tank, and when combined, they create a pretty foul odor.
When a septic tank has reached or is nearing capacity, the smell from all of the waste in the tank wafts up through the toilets and drains, as well as the drain field in your yard that surrounds the tank. Needless to say, the scent of sewage is highly offensive and very obvious. The second you notice the pungent odor of raw sewage, you need to contact a reputable Suffolk County septic service company to schedule a pumping. The longer you wait, the worse the odor – and the damage – will become.
If you notice a pool of water in your yard but it hasn’t rained and your sprinklers haven’t been running, you definitely need to have your septic tank serviced; especially if the puddles are located in your system’s drain field.
When a septic tank is working properly, the wastewater remains underground; however, when the tank has reached capacity, water and waste can escape and flood your yard. Pooling water can also be an indication that you have a clog in one of the drain field pipes, in which case both septic cleaning and pumping would be needed. Whatever the cause, if you notice mysterious puddles of water in your lawn, get in touch with a professional septic company ASAP before you have a total wastewater flood!
Sewage Backup
The most obvious and dangerous (grossest, too) sign of a septic tank overflow is the sight of raw sewage. When the tank is full, not only is there nowhere for new wastewater to go but the water and waste the tank is holding will start to pour through the pipes and out of the drains. When that happens, you’ve got a serious problem on your hands.
Usually, drains on the lower level of your house will be affected first, such as the basement or the first floor; if the tank isn’t pumped, drains on the higher levels will be affected, too. The second you spot sewage pouring out of your toilets or drains, you need to contact a professional immediately. A sewage backup isn’t just gross; it can be extremely dangerous and costly.
Bohemia is a hamlet in Suffolk County, New York, United States. The population was 10,180 at the 2010 census. It is situated along the South Shore of Long Island in the Town of Islip, approximately 50 miles from New York City.
The earliest known inhabitants of what is today Bohemia were the Secatogue tribe of the Algonquian peoples.
The area was founded as Bohemia in 1855 by Slavic immigrants who were the first Europeans to settle there in large numbers. These migrants came from a mountainous village near Kadaň in the Central European Kingdom of Bohemia, which is the town’s namesake (Kadaň is located in present-day Czech Republic). Their pilgrimage coincided with a wave of Bohemian nationals emigrating to the United States, many of whom embodied the free spirited and enlightened lifestyles synonymous with bohemianism. They had taken part in the widespread revolutions against autocratic rule that had shaken Europe in 1848 and came seeking a new life in the United States. Work was hard to come by in New York and many of the men tried to support themselves as street musicians. An important contribution they made to the development of Long Island was adding their rich Central European folklore to the local culture, a nice complement to the also rich oral tradition of the native people. Many of the first homes they built are located on the town’s avenues and are distinguished by their cross gable roofs.
For 100 years, Bohemia remained a very small village most of whose residents were of Czech descent. With the development of all of Long Island after World War II, Bohemia also grew. At the time of the centennial in 1955, the population was about 3,000. Today there about 11,000 inhabitants from many national and ethnic backgrounds.
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