Our Services

Colorado Regulation 43 governs all onsite wastewater treatment systems (OWTS) in the state, and every installation Southwest Septic performs is designed and permitted to meet it. Reg 43 sets the rules for site analysis, system design, setback distances, soil treatment area sizing, and installer licensing -- and in La Plata County those requirements are enforced at the local level before a permit is issued. When a site requires an engineered design, we can help connect you with a qualified engineer and coordinate through the process.

• Site analysis and soil evaluation per Regulation 43
• Permit coordination with La Plata County and CDPHE
• Conventional and mound system installations
• Reg 43-compliant setbacks from wells, water features, and property lines
• Frost-depth installation for Colorado's freeze-thaw conditions
• Final county inspection and system walkthrough

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Routine pumping is the single most important thing you can do to extend the life of your septic system. Southwest Septic provides thorough tank pumping for residential and commercial properties throughout southwest Colorado, removing accumulated solids before they cause drain field damage or system failure.

• Residential and commercial tank pumping
• Lid locating and uncovering
• Tank condition check during service
• Inlet and outlet baffle inspection
• Recommendations for pumping frequency based on household size and usage

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A failing septic system can become a health hazard quickly. Southwest Septic responds promptly to diagnose the problem -- whether it's a clogged inlet baffle, a broken distribution box, a saturated drain field, or a cracked tank -- and gets your system back in working order with durable repairs.

• System diagnosis and camera inspection
• Tank baffle and lid replacement
• Distribution box repair or replacement
• Drain field restoration and repair
• Pump and alarm system repair

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A thorough septic inspection protects buyers, sellers, and property owners. Southwest Septic performs pre-purchase inspections, routine maintenance inspections, and compliance inspections, providing written reports that document system condition, tank levels, component integrity, and any recommended actions.

• Pre-purchase buyer and seller inspections
• Tank pumping and visual inspection
• Inlet and outlet baffle condition check
• Distribution box and drain field evaluation
• Written inspection report provided within a couple of days

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