Septic service in Seneca, SC
- Repairs, inspections, pumping and cleaning for Seneca homes and businesses
- We take emergency septic calls 24/7
- A written contract before work starts
Seneca at a glance
Septic soil rating
Mostly Cecil soils, rated somewhat limited by NRCS
Housing age
Median home built about 1983 (Census ACS)
Elevation
About 931 feet above sea level (USGS)
SC DES region
Oconee County, DES Walhalla
About septic in Seneca
About Seneca
Seneca is an Oconee County city of 8,850 people, about 70 road miles and 100 minutes west of downtown Spartanburg on I-85, US-123 and US-29. We also serve it, past our usual range, about 61 miles out in a straight line. Utica is 1.3 miles southeast and Clemson 6.6 miles east. For permits, SC DES's Walhalla office covers the area.
Soil and ground
Mapped soils in the area are mostly Cecil, Pacolet and Hiwassee, and NRCS rates three of five Seneca points somewhat limited and two very limited, with slow water movement and slope listed. Mapped slopes run 4 to 20 percent at about 931 feet. Martin Creek runs about 0.4 mile from the centre and Lake Keowee is mapped close by. Treat it as generalized, 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
Seneca is home to 4,417 housing units by the 2020 Census count. The 2020-2024 ACS puts the median year built at about 1983, and nearly half were built before 1980. About half of homes are owner-occupied, so rentals are common. Age alone does not show how a system is doing, so we look at each tank and field on site.
Seneca questions
Do you serve Seneca from Spartanburg?
Yes, Seneca is part of our service area as an extension on the Oconee side, about 61 miles out in a straight line and 70 by road. Utica and Clemson are close by. Call us and we will go over the job and scheduling.
How should I read the soil map for Seneca?
NRCS lists slow water movement and slope, with three of five sampled points somewhat limited and two very limited. Cecil, Pacolet and Hiwassee lead the survey. It is generalized data, so a site evaluation on your lot decides what is workable.
Do you serve Seneca?
We also serve Seneca, about 70 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 Seneca?
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 Seneca?
We take emergency septic calls 24/7. Call 864-680-2692 and tell us your address and what you see.
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Septic service in Seneca
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