06/04/2026
Out with the old and in with the new.
This system received a sewer line upgrade from orangeburg pipe to schedule 40 PVC.
Simply described, orangeburg is a bituminized fiber pipe, which is a fragile sewer line material made of compressed wood pulp and coal tar pitch. During WW2, metals were heavily rationed and diverted to the war. During that time, this was a substitute used up until about 1972. The picture posted is a sample of the layers that separate and cause major issues.
We are happy to assist you with any of your septic system repair needs. Call our office at 540-743-5027, and our staff will be happy to help.