Septic service in Central, SC
- Repairs, inspections, pumping and cleaning for Central homes and businesses
- We take emergency septic calls 24/7
- A written contract before work starts
Central at a glance
Septic soil rating
Mostly Cecil soils, rated somewhat limited by NRCS
Housing age
Median home built about 1988 (Census ACS)
Elevation
About 866 feet above sea level (USGS)
SC DES region
Pickens County, DES Greenville/Spartanburg
About septic in Central
About Central
Central is a Pickens County town of 5,247 people, about 58 road miles and 85 minutes west of downtown Spartanburg along I-85, US-29 and SC-8. We also serve it, about 58 miles out. Norris is 3.2 miles northeast, Clemson 4.2 miles southwest. Lake Hartwell is mapped within about 2 miles. SC DES covers Pickens County septic permits through its Greenville/Spartanburg office.
Soil and ground
Mapped soils in the area are Cecil at 3 sampled points and Pacolet at 2, many eroded, on slopes up to 25 percent. NRCS rates 3 somewhat limited and 2 very limited for septic absorption fields, citing slow water movement and slope. Elevation is about 866 feet. Huggins Creek is the nearest named stream, about 1.8 miles out. This is generalized soil survey data, not a property evaluation; individual lots differ and each needs a site evaluation.
Soil data: USDA NRCS Web Soil Survey. Housing data: US Census Bureau ACS.Homes here
The 2020 Census counted 2,376 housing units in Central. In 2020-2024 ACS estimates the median home dates to about 1988 and about 31 percent were built before 1980. Only about 26 percent of homes are owner-occupied, so most households rent, and about 34 percent are single-family detached. Rental properties still need someone to track pumping and inspection dates.
Central questions
Is Lake Hartwell a factor for septic in Central?
The map places Lake Hartwell within about 2 miles of the town centre, and Huggins Creek is about 1.8 miles away. No flood zone is mapped within 0.3 mile. That is general map information, so ask about your address and call if the ground over a drain field stays wet.
Who pays attention to septic upkeep in a town where most homes rent?
ACS estimates put owner occupancy near 26 percent in Central. Owner or tenant, the tank still needs inspection and pumping on a schedule, which SC DES sets at inspect every 1 to 2 years and pump every 3 to 5. A landlord or a tenant can call us.
Do you serve Central?
We also serve Central, about 58 miles from downtown Spartanburg. Call 864-680-2692 or send the form with your address and we will tell you for sure.
How do I get a septic quote in Central?
Send the form on this page or call, with your address, the job you need or any issues you have noticed, and the tank size if you know it.
Do you take emergency calls in Central?
We take emergency septic calls 24/7. Call 864-680-2692 and tell us your address and what you see.
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