Johnson's Septic Service, LLC

04/15/2026

IS HEAVY RAIN DISRUPTING YOUR SEPTIC SYSTEM?
Heavy rain raises the water table and saturates the soil, preventing drain fields from absorbing wastewater, causing drainage issues. These issues can be slow drains, odors and surface water in the yard, gurgling drains and toilets. In some cases, the system may backup or stop working completely.

During heavy rains and flooding, REDUCE all water usage by limiting toilet flushing, dishwashing, laundry and showering.

After the rain stops, continue reducing water usage for at lease 72 hours. Avoid walking or driving over the drain field.

Pumping your septic tank, during a very heavy rainy spell, often does not help. Surface water and ground water in your yard, will likely flow back into the empty tank and your problems will begin again shortly after pumping your septic.

If you have questions or concerns, call:
JOHNSON'S SEPTIC SERVICE, LLC @ 989-375-4294.

03/19/2026

Thank you, Mary Hanley! It makes our day to get appreciation notes in the mail! We appreciate all of our customers and try to help with honest advice that may not
make us money…but saves our customers from spending money on unnecessary, costly repairs. Got questions, give us a call @ 989-375-4294. We are happy to help.

09/25/2025

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09/15/2025

Hello customers and friends,
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09/14/2025

Today was an absolutely beautiful and fun day of golf, with great friends, playing and celebrating the life of Mike Guza. ⛳️🏌️‍♀️

05/22/2025

IT HAPPENS...
Let Johnson's Septic Service help keep you system problem free.

Common Causes of Septic Tank Backups
The reasons behind septic tank backups can be categorized into several key areas. Understanding these causes can help homeowners take proactive measures to avoid potential disasters.

Clogged Pipes
Over time, pipes can accumulate debris such as grease, hair, and soap residue. This buildup restricts the flow of wastewater, leading to backups.

Full Septic Tank
Septic tanks need regular pumping to remove solid waste. If not pumped at least every 3-5 years, the tank can fill up, causing wastewater to back up into the home.

Tree Roots
Roots from nearby trees can invade septic system pipes. This invasion can block the flow of wastewater, leading to severe backups.

Soil Saturation
Heavy rainfall or poor drainage can saturate the soil around the septic system. When the soil is saturated, it becomes less effective at absorbing wastewater, increasing the risk of backups.

Use of Non-Biodegradable Products
Flushing items like wipes, feminine hygiene products, and other non-biodegradable materials can cause significant clogs. These items do not break down in the septic system, leading to blockages.

Malfunctioning Components
Mechanical failures in components such as the pump or float switch can disrupt the normal operation of the septic system. When these components fail, they can prevent wastewater from being properly processed and disposed of.

05/05/2025

Happy Monday eveyone! Are you a new home owner with a septic system or wondering how you can take better care of your septic system? There is some great advice in this video.

If you have questions or concerns about your septic system, give Johnson's Septic Service a call at 989-375-4294. We are here to help you.

"THINK AT THE SINK"

NOTE: If you need captions, please click the CC button on the player to turn them on.This U.S. Environmental Protection Agency video is part of a series of S...

03/17/2025

DON't FORGET YOUR SEPTIC TANK WHEN SPRING CLEANING!
With temperatures warming up, it’s time to start thinking about spring cleaning - and your septic system requires attention too.

April showers will bring May flowers, but it also produces heavy rainfall, flooding and can wreak havoc for ill-prepared septic systems. Septic spring cleaning keeps your system working efficiently.

Septic Spring Cleaning To-Dos

1. Check and Clean Your Septic Filter. Filters increase your system’s longevity and drainfield efficiency. Filters should be cleaned annually. If it’s time for a septic pump out, we will always check and clean your filter for FREE, as part of our service.

2. Schedule a Pump Out
While not necessary every year, if your system is in need or close to due, spring is the way to go.
An overloaded septic tank loses its ability to separate wastewater and solid waste, pushing solid material into the drainfield. This causes clogging and backups—two dreaded words for septic system owners. On average, septic tanks require pump-outs every three to five years. (every 2 years if you have a garbage disposal).

3. Tidy Up Your Yard
Clean your yard surrounding the septic tank and drainfield of debris. Debris-ridden yards cause pooling of water and soil compaction which leads to the disruption of the natural filtering ability of soil required to treat the wastewater.

4. Clean Gutters and Storm Drains
Clogged storm drains prevents rainwater from draining. This means pooling in your yard.

5. Remove Non-Septic Safe Cleaning Products from you cabinets.
There are plenty septic safe cleaning products. Use bleach sparingly. Just because it says it’s flushable doesn’t mean that it is septic safe. Do not flush anything that is not human waste or toilet paper. That means baby wipes, disposable toilet brushes, hygiene products and kitchen waste needs to go in the trash can.

Let JOHNSON’S SEPTIC SERVICE handle your spring septic cleaning, giving you peace of mind so you can enjoy a worry free summer!

JOHNSON’S SEPTIC SERVICE, LLC
Call 989-375-4294 or 1-800-888-5752

03/11/2025

Do you need a septic inspection? We are certified, experienced, and knowledgeable! Call us at 989-375-4294.

At Johnson's Septic Service, LLC, our certified inspector, Todd Dubey, has been inspecting and cleaning septic systems since 1995. He will conduct a thorough inspection that covers all critical aspects of your septic system. A septic inspection should always include a septic cleaning, allowing all sides and the tank's floor to be visible during inspection. A standard septic inspection includes several key steps:

1. Locating the septic system: The inspector's first step is to find the septic system. This can be done using an “as-built” drawing or sketch left over from the permitting process. If a sketch is unavailable, our inspector will locate the system with a probe rod.

2. Inspecting the septic tank: The inspector will open and visually inspect it. They will check the integrity of the tank, the operating level of the sewage, and whether the risers (if present) are watertight with no visible leaks.

3. Testing the system: The inspector will also test the system by running water in the house to make sure the water level in the septic tank remains level, without rising above the outlet pipe. This checks the system's leach field or dry wells' ability to accept water from the home.

4. Inspecting the leach field: It is checked to ensure it works as intended. The inspector will look for strong odors, mushy, or swampy areas, or surfacing effluent.

5. Checking other components: If the system features pumps, electrical float switches, or mechanical components, these are also inspected.

6. Pumping the tank: The inspector will pump the septic tank and inspect the interior of the tank, along with the inlet and outlet pipes.

When the inspection is complete, our inspector will note and inform the homeowner or potential buyer of all components of the inspected septic system. The inspector will also let them know if the system's components were functioning correctly and structurally sound at the time of inspection.

Call 989-375-4294 to schedule your septic inspection.

01/16/2025

What Should You Do If Your Septic System Freezes...

When homes or cottages are unoccupied for long weekends or extended periods of time the septic system cannot maintain sufficient temperatures to avoid freezing. Frequent use, warmer water temperatures, and greater water use overall are important in cold temperature situations.

Be aware of little leaks...like a toilet, faucet or showerhead leak. These small trickles freeze easy within the pipes and can cause the pipe to freeze solid.

Your first and most important step is to call your septic system specialist...that would be us @ Johnson's Septic Service.👈😊 If you do not correct the cause of the freezing, your system will refreeze next winter as well.

Here are a few tips, if you suspect a frozen pipe or septic tank problem:

Do NOT add antifreeze, salt or a septic system additive into the system.✋

Do NOT pump sewage onto the ground surface.😱

Do NOT start a fire over the system to attempt to thaw it out.🔥🚒

Do NOT run water continually to try to unfreeze system.💧

DO CALL...Johnson's Septic Service @ 989-375-4294 and we can help you diagnose and get your septic system problem solved! ☃️😀