Goodman Sanitation, Inc. 931 NE Harlow Place ~ Troutdale, Oregon 97060 (503) 666-2280 ~ Fax (503) 492-0208 www.goodmansanitation.com   DEQ # 34611   CCB # 169672 “For All Things Septic” A HOMEOWNERS GUIDE TO SEPTIC SYSTEMS   YOUR SEPTIC SYSTEM is your responsibility! Did you know that as a homeowner you’re responsible for maintaining your septic system?  Did you know maintaining your septic system protects your investment in your home?  … Read more..

A LEARNING EXPERIENCE

This year our learning conference was held in Seaside, in  February, right WINTER, but it was nice and not too rainy.  Only got one picture of the surf coming in.  Learned a lot, which is good for us and good for our customers.   To learn more you can visit the Oregon Onsite Wastewater Association, it is at    www.o2wa.org    let us know what you find. Of course, you can always ask us … Read more..

Alex and crew

Praise for Alex

Alex, I just wanted to say thank you so very much for coming to present at the Healthy Septic workshop the other night!  You did a fantastic job and spured many to take action on their systems!  Best Wishes,  Mary Logalbo,  West Multnomah SWCD

ALL SEPTICS SYSTEMS ARE FAILING

What is the failure rate of septic systems in your area?  When I ask regulators this question at educational conferences, the responses usually range from five percent to fifty percent.  Then I ask how often systems receive service and they smile knowingly as they respond. “When they fail”. If we only service septic systems when there is a problem, then the maintenance policy is “service upon failure”.  All systems are on their … Read more..

New Years Resolution

The new year will soon be upon us.  Everyone will make their New Year’s “resolutions” and then dread the thought of sticking them out, usually the efforts are to improve ones health or to increase ones wealth!    With all of this in mind, I”ve still yet to hear one person tell me that his New Year’s resolution is to treat his septic system better. At the present time, you might … Read more..