Septic Systems | James Backhoe Service, Inc.

Septic System Options – Find the Best Fit for Your Property

Whether you’re building a new home or replacing an existing system, choosing the right septic system is critical for long-term reliability. At James Backhoe Service, we combine 35+ years of experience with the latest technology to design and install a system that meets your property’s unique needs.

How We Help You Decide:

Schedule a site evaluation: We assess your property, soil, and water conditions.
Provide a custom recommendation: We’ll explain the best system options for your situation.
Give a written price quote: Transparent pricing with no surprises.

Every property is different, and recent regulations make “one-size-fits-all” solutions impossible. That’s why each system we install is carefully designed for your site, ensuring long-term performance and compliance.

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Surface Discharging

These systems discharge treated effluent above the ground.

Hydro-Action Aerobic System

Produces clear, odorless effluent safe to discharge as long as it stays at least 25 feet from your property line and away from rivers, lakes, or streams.
Reliable, low-maintenance, and environmentally friendly.

Hydro-Action NPDES Aerobic System

Designed for discharge into waterways under a USEPA NPDES permit.
Ideal for sites that require surface discharge into rivers, streams, or creeks.

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Subsurface Discharging Systems

These systems discharge effluent below ground into a leach or filter system.

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Septic Tank into Full-Size Lateral Field

Traditional underground system.
Requires soil evaluation to size the leach field.
Must maintain 2–3 feet separation from the seasonal high water table.

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Hydro-Action Aerobic System into 2/3-Size Lateral Field

Uses aerobic treatment to reduce leach field size.
Requires just 1-foot separation from the seasonal high water table.
Perfect when space or soil conditions limit a full-size field.

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Hydro-Action Aerobic System into Low-Pressure Dosing Lateral Field

Effluent is pressurized from a pump tank to a lateral leach field.
Installed when gravity-fed systems are not feasible.
Requires 1-foot separation from the high water table.