Poconos

Poconos septic questions often come down to rocky glacial soils, lake communities and seasonal homes. Typical work here includes pumping, inspections for sales, repairs and system replacement.

Grassy clearing in a wooded lot considered for a drain field — Photo: Soil Science from Raleigh, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0

Soils and ground conditions in Poconos

The Poconos have rocky glacial till and shallow soils over bedrock, with many wetlands and lakes.

Lake communities and seasonal homes rely heavily on on-lot systems, some of them decades old.

Climate and what it means for a septic system

Snowy winters, spring melt and heavy rain affect drain fields.

A tank only works as well as the drain field after it: saturated, compacted or root-filled soil is the most common reason for slow drains, odors and wet spots, so the soil and the water table are checked as well as the tank.

Local approvals and rules

Township Sewage Enforcement Officers issue on-lot permits under Act 537.

Pennsylvania’s Sewage Facilities Act (Act 537) requires a permit from the local agency before a new or repaired on-lot system is installed. A Sewage Enforcement Officer (SEO) carries out soil probes and percolation tests, and systems must meet PA DEP Chapter 73 standards.

Typical septic work in Poconos

Pumping, inspections for sales, repairs and system replacement. Every property is different, so the system is located, opened and inspected on site before any repair is recommended or quoted.

Know where your tank, lids and drain field are, keep vehicles and new structures off them, and have pumping or permit records ready before the visit.

Pennsylvania Septic Pro in Poconos

We take septic enquiries from Poconos and surrounding areas around the clock. Tell us the address, when the tank was last pumped and what is happening, and we will arrange a visit.