Serving Ringwood, NJ & Surrounding Areas
Keeps On Truckin'
Generations of dependable septic service, built on honest work and the kind of experience that only comes with time. When you need it done right, call Lakeland.
About Lakeland Septic
Since 1964, Lakeland Septic Co. Inc. has helped homeowners throughout Ringwood, Passaic County, and the surrounding communities care for their septic systems with honest, dependable service.
Passed down through generations, Lakeland Septic continues to carry its family tradition forward. From routine pumping and real estate inspections to camera inspections, pump replacements, and small repairs, we bring trained experience, careful workmanship, and straightforward guidance to every property we serve.
What We Do
From routine maintenance to detailed inspections and repairs, Lakeland Septic brings trained experience and straightforward guidance to every system we service.
Helpful answers
A little knowledge goes a long way toward protecting your septic system. Here are straightforward answers to the questions homeowners ask us most.
Most household septic tanks should be pumped every three to five years. The right schedule depends on tank size, household size, water use, and what enters the system. We can assess your setup and recommend a practical maintenance interval.
Slow drains, gurgling plumbing, sewage odors, unusually green or soggy areas over the drain field, and wastewater backing up into the home can all signal trouble. Early service can help prevent a small issue from becoming a costly emergency.
Avoid flushing wipes—even those labeled flushable—along with grease, cooking oil, paper towels, hygiene products, chemicals, paint, and medications. Your system works best when toilets receive only human waste and toilet paper.
Yes. A professional inspection can reveal the tank's condition, signs of leakage or backup, and concerns with the drain field before closing. It gives buyers clearer information about a major home system and any maintenance or repair needs.
Pump on schedule, repair leaking fixtures, spread laundry use throughout the week, and keep vehicles, structures, and deep-rooted plantings away from the tank and drain field. Consistent maintenance is the simplest way to protect the system.
Our team locates and accesses the tank, removes the accumulated liquid and solids, and checks visible components for signs of concern. When the service is complete, we leave the work area orderly and share any maintenance recommendations.
Email us—we're happy to help.
Get in touch
Tell us what your septic system needs, and our family-owned team will follow up to help arrange dependable service.
