About our company
Miller Sanitation was established in Stewart, Ohio in 1952 by Robert Miller and has operated continually for the past 63 years. We are now operated by Roberts son Larry Miller and grandson Ryan Miller. We serve Athens,Morgan,Miegs, and Washington counties in Ohio. We offer top line service and maintence to our customers with our years of experience.
The septic tank is a buried, watertight container typically
made of concrete, fiberglass, or polyethylene. It holds the
wastewater long enough to allow solids to settle out (form
ing sludge) and oil and grease to float to the surface (as
scum). It also allows partial decomposition of the solid
materials. Compartments and a T-shaped outlet in the
septic tank prevent the sludge and scum from leaving the tank and traveling
into the drainfield area. Screens are also recommended to keep solids from
entering the drainfield.
Newer tanks generally have risers with lids at the ground surface to allow
easy location, inspection, and pumping of the tank.
To prevent buildup, sludge and floating scum need to be removed
through periodic pumping of the septic tank. Regular inspections
and pumping are the best and cheapest way to keep your septic
system in good working order.