Aeration Tank Services

What We Do

Private septic aeration systems use mechanical components and added oxygen to support wastewater treatment. Because these systems operate differently from conventional septic tanks, they need appropriate cleaning, pumping, inspection, and maintenance. Affordable Waste Services helps property owners care for aeration tanks by removing accumulated sludge, checking system condition, and addressing certain component concerns, including aerator motors and related parts.


Regular attention matters because excess solids can interfere with treatment, while a failed aerator or other component can prevent the system from operating as designed. Warning lights, alarms, unusual odors, changes in sound, and wastewater problems should not be ignored. Our technicians can inspect the system and explain the service indicated by the observed condition.


Affordable Waste Services has served Licking County and surrounding areas since 1989. In addition to aeration tank work, we provide septic pumping, camera inspection, septic locating, drain cleaning, sewer/hydro jetting, and septic inspections for homeowners and real-estate transactions. This broader experience is useful when symptoms may involve both the treatment unit and connected lines.

When to Call

  • The tank is due for scheduled cleaning or pumping.
  • The control panel shows an alarm or warning.
  • The aerator sounds different or appears not to run.
  • Odors, drainage changes, or wet ground have developed.
  • The system needs inspection or a known component needs attention


Towns we serve:  Pataskala, Johnstown, Granville, Alexandria, Utica, Newark, Heath, Hebron, Thornville, Baltimore, St. Louisville, and surrounding service-area communities.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is an aeration system the same as a conventional septic tank?

  • No. An aeration system uses mechanical equipment to introduce oxygen and support treatment, so its maintenance needs differ.

Do aeration tanks still need pumping?

  • Yes. Solids still accumulate and need to be removed according to the system’s condition and maintenance needs.

Can you replace an aerator motor?

  • The company performs certain aeration-system repairs, including replacement of aerator motors and other components when appropriate.


Schedule Aeration Tank Service

Contact us for pumping, maintenance, inspection, or help with an aeration-system warning.