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How does one choose a company to service a septic system? Is price the major factor? Is a neighborhood business more attractive than a company from outside your area? And what about qualifications? After all is said and done, shouldn't qualifications enter into your decision?
Obviously, most people base their decisions based on a combination of factors. But when it comes to qualifications, how does one judge the competence of service people in any trade where the customer has little or no knowledege?
Recognizing that there were no testing requirements for septic system service technicians, the Long Island Liquid Waste Association instituted a two part Certification Program, open to both member and non-member companies, to train and test their technicians on basic skills as well as health and safety issues.
Technicians who successfully complete the training by passing an examination are then entitled to display the LIWA "Certified Serviceman" patch on their work uniforms and their respective companies may use the same in their advertising.
This helps prospective customers to know if the company working on the septic system on their property possesses the basic requisite knowledge and skills to do the job properly. It is also your assurance that the techicians have been trained in how to preserve the health and safety of the customer as well as themselves.
Consumers who wish to know which of the LILWA member companies have current certification should click here to visit the "Find A Company" page on this site. Companies that have at least one certified employee are highlighted in blue.
Certification training and testing takes place at least once a year with additional sessions being held if needed. Member companies are notified in advance when the sessions occur. Others interested in the training should visit our Certification page. Applications are available for download. |
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In a copyrighted article dated October 21, 2005, the Southampton Press explored the dangers of older, 'block construction" cesspools that are so common in eastern Long Island.
Click Here |
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If your septic system hasn't been serviced for quite some time, this might be a good time to have it done.
A month-long marathon of Holiday cooking, baking, house guests and parties can put an increased load on the system. All too often, the Holidays is the time of year when cesspool and septic system emergencies seem to crop up.
But little preventive medicine can save you a ton of aggravation and embarrassment. Just make sure that you have the system looked at by a reputable service company; one that is fully licensed and insured and preferably, one where the technicians are LILWA certified. It's your assurance that the service people have the necessary training to perform the required services properly and safely.
There is an extensive list of qualified service companies on the "Find A Company" page and while LILWA can't recommend a specific company, everyone on the list is a member in good standing of this organization and as such, required to be fully licensed and insured in the county(ies) in which they operate.
Click here to access the list. |
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Note: Check the "Archive" for articles that are no longer on this page, technical information, reprints etc. |
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LILWA "Grease" Press Release - Click
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| LILWA Board of Directors Candidates |
| Click here for a list of candidates for the Board of Directors. Voting takes place in December, 2008. Nominations should be in the LILWA office by 11/07/2008 |
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Associate Member Advertisement |
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© Copyright 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 by Long Island Liquid Waste Association. All rights reserved.
Site by: R.Beal
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