When your family name has been on septic trucks serving Iredell County for three generations, every job carries the weight of legacy and reputation. Lentz Wastewater Management, Inc. has earned its 4.9-star rating (177 reviews) by understanding that quality is a family tradition—from our grandfather’s commitment to honest service in the 1960s to today’s cutting-edge Terralift drainfield restoration technology. Operating from our headquarters on Lentz Road since 2000, we bring three generations of family history and technical expertise to the Piedmont, serving Statesville, Mooresville, and Iredell County neighbors with the integrity, craftsmanship, and deep local knowledge that only multi-generational businesses can provide.
We’re not the new companies learning Iredell County’s challenges one job at a time or the out-of-town contractors who don’t understand our region. From Terralift restoration that fixes saturated drainfields in Troutman without the excavation mess to custom septic installations designed specifically for Mooresville’s challenging lots, Iredell clay soil demands a common-sense approach to drainage that only decades of experience can provide. Whether you’re replacing a deteriorating cinder block tank from the 1950s-70s era in Statesville, need pressure distribution system service for a Sherrills Ford lakefront property, or require certified septic inspection for a real estate transfer, Lentz Wastewater Management combines three generations of integrity with modern technology—delivering the seasoned expertise that 177 reviews and multiple “Best of Statesville” awards confirm.
Specialized Wastewater Solutions for Iredell County
Lentz Wastewater Management, Inc. provides comprehensive septic services combining decades of family knowledge with advanced technologies like Terralift restoration. Our multi-generational experience with Iredell County’s clay soil and varied terrain allows us to design, repair, and maintain systems that work reliably for decades.
- Terralift Drainfield Rejuvenation — When drainfields fail due to biomat buildup, soil compaction, or clay saturation, traditional repair means excavating your yard, hauling away contaminated soil, installing new drainfields, and restoring landscaping—costing $15,000-$30,000 and leaving your property torn up for weeks. Lentz Wastewater Management offers patented Terralift restoration technology that fractures compacted soil and injects oxygen-releasing material without digging up your drainfield. Our Terralift process inserts a probe 4-6 feet deep at multiple points across the drainfield, releases compressed air to create fracture channels in the soil, injects Terralift Aerification Gel that slowly releases oxygen to restore bacterial activity, and restores drainage capacity without excavation or landscaping damage. This revolutionary technology fixes saturated fields in Troutman and throughout Iredell County for a fraction of traditional replacement cost, with results that often extend drainfield life by 10-15 years. Not every failing drainfield is a candidate (collapsed pipes or severely undersized systems still require replacement), but for biomat-related failures in clay soil, Terralift provides remarkable restoration at 30-40% of replacement cost.
- Custom Septic System Installation — New home construction and drainfield replacement in Iredell County require septic designs that account for our heavy clay soil, varied terrain, and strict county health department regulations. Lentz Wastewater Management designs and installs custom septic systems including conventional gravity systems for suitable sites, pressure distribution systems for challenging lots with shallow bedrock or poor percolation, drip irrigation systems for the most difficult properties, aerobic treatment units (ATUs) where advanced treatment is required, and pump systems for sites where gravity flow isn’t possible. Our installation process includes comprehensive soil evaluation and perc testing, system design matching your property’s actual conditions (not generic templates), proper excavation and grading for long-term performance, quality tank installation with proper risers, and complete drainfield construction with attention to drainage details that prevent premature failure. Common for new builds in Mooresville and throughout Iredell County where experienced contractors understand that proper installation determines whether systems last 15 years or 30+ years.
- Septic Pump & Alarm System Service — Sherrills Ford lakefront properties and homes on challenging terrain often require pump systems (ejector pumps or grinder pumps) to move wastewater uphill or across long distances to drainfields. When these pumps fail, sewage backs up into homes—creating emergencies that demand immediate response. Lentz Wastewater Management provides expert pump system service including emergency pump repair and replacement, float switch testing and replacement, control panel diagnosis and repair, alarm system troubleshooting (high water alarms indicate pump failure before backups occur), and preventive maintenance that extends pump life. Our three generations of experience with Iredell County’s varied topography means we understand pump system requirements and can diagnose problems quickly. We stock common pump components for faster repairs and can typically restore pump system function within hours of your call.
- Certified Septic Inspections for Real Estate — Iredell County property transfers require septic system inspections verifying functionality and compliance with current regulations. Lentz Wastewater Management provides certified inspection reports accepted by all local lenders, real estate agents, and the Iredell County Health Department. Our inspections include complete tank pumping and interior inspection, drainfield evaluation for surfacing effluent or saturation, distribution box inspection and testing, pump system testing (if applicable), verification of proper tank size and system capacity, documentation of any code violations or needed repairs, and written reports with photographs and recommendations. Our family reputation ensures honest assessments—we don’t inflate problems to generate repair work, nor do we minimize issues that will cause future failures. Buyers and sellers trust our inspections because three generations of integrity mean our word is our bond.
- Cinder Block & Concrete Tank Replacement — Many Statesville-area homes built in the 1950s-70s have original cinder block or early concrete septic tanks that are now deteriorating, causing structural failures, tank collapses, and groundwater infiltration. Lentz Wastewater Management specializes in modernizing Statesville’s aging septic infrastructure, replacing deteriorating tanks with modern fiberglass or concrete tanks that include proper baffles, effluent filters, and risers for future maintenance. Our tank replacement process minimizes yard disruption, disposes of old tanks properly, installs modern tanks that meet current codes, and restores access areas to leave your property in excellent condition. This specialized work requires experience with older system configurations and knowledge of how to upgrade while preserving functional drainfields—expertise that three generations in business provides.
- Drainfield Repair & Line Replacement — When drainfield problems go beyond what Terralift can restore, Lentz Wastewater Management provides expert drainfield repair including lateral line replacement, distribution box repair or replacement, pipe excavation to address specific failure points, and complete drainfield installation when necessary. Our repair approach always considers whether targeted fixes can extend system life before recommending complete replacement. We explain options honestly—if Terralift restoration could work, we recommend trying it before excavating. If specific sections need replacement while others remain functional, we design repairs that save money while solving problems. This ethical approach reflects three generations of treating customers the way we’d want our own family treated.
- Routine Septic Pumping & Maintenance — Preventive maintenance is your best defense against system failure. Lentz Wastewater Management provides comprehensive septic pumping that removes all sludge and scum layers, inspects and cleans effluent filters, examines baffles for damage, tests pump systems if present, and provides honest assessment of system condition with maintenance recommendations. We maintain detailed service records, send reminder notices when pumping is due, and educate homeowners about proper system care. For Iredell County’s clay-challenged soils, proper maintenance is critical—systems that receive regular pumping and filter cleaning last decades, while neglected systems fail prematurely and expensively.
Serving Statesville, Mooresville, and Troutman
Whether you’re near the I-77/I-40 interchange in Statesville or the historic streets of downtown, managing a lakefront property in Sherrills Ford, or dealing with septic challenges in Troutman’s rolling terrain, Lentz Wastewater Management understands Iredell County’s varied landscape and soil conditions like only a multi-generational local business can. We’ve installed septic systems throughout Mooresville’s growth corridors, restored drainfields using Terralift technology in Troutman, replaced aging cinder block tanks in Statesville’s older neighborhoods, and serviced pump systems for lakefront homes from Sherrills Ford to Lake Norman’s northern shore.
Operating from our headquarters on Lentz Road since 2000, we bring three generations of family history to the Piedmont, serving neighbors from the Lake Norman shore to the rolling hills of Harmony. Our service area includes Statesville, Mooresville, Troutman, Sherrills Ford, Harmony, Hiddenite, and all of Iredell County. We’re not a distant corporate operation—we’re your neighbors, the family business that’s been serving this community since your grandparents were buying their first homes, and we’ll be here serving your children when they need septic service decades from now.
We’re the seasoned experts who understand Iredell County’s unique challenges: heavy clay soil that tests drainage system design, varied terrain from flat farmland to rolling hills requiring different septic approaches, lakefront properties with complex pump system requirements, and aging infrastructure from Statesville’s mid-century growth that needs modernization. From Fort Dobbs historic area to Mooresville’s Race City development to Troutman’s rural character, Lentz Wastewater Management provides the technical expertise and ethical service that three generations of family integrity guarantee.
Why Statesville Trusts the Lentz Family Name
Three Generations of Proven Integrity — Lentz Wastewater Management isn’t just a business—it’s a family legacy spanning three generations of honest service to Iredell County. Our grandfather established the commitment to quality workmanship and fair dealing in the 1960s, our father expanded the business while maintaining those values, and today’s generation combines that heritage with modern technology like Terralift restoration. This multi-generational continuity means something rare: institutional knowledge of local soil conditions, long-term relationships with customers we’ve served for decades, and the accountability that comes when your family name is on every truck. Our 4.9-star rating across 177 reviews confirms that three generations of integrity produces consistent excellence—customers trust us because our reputation has been earned over 60+ years of keeping promises.
Technical Expertise from Decades of Experience — Lentz Wastewater Management’s seasoned knowledge comes from installing, repairing, and maintaining thousands of septic systems throughout Iredell County over three generations. We understand how Iredell clay affects drainage, which neighborhoods have challenging soil conditions, how vintage systems were built and how to upgrade them, and what modern solutions work best for specific property types. This institutional knowledge prevents the common mistakes that inexperienced contractors make—undersizing systems, improper grading, inadequate soil preparation, or using generic designs that fail in our clay-heavy soil. Our technical mastery combines grandfather’s common-sense approach with today’s advanced technologies, delivering systems designed for 30+ year reliability.
Advanced Terralift Technology — Lentz Wastewater Management is one of the few Iredell County contractors offering patented Terralift drainfield restoration—revolutionary technology that can save homeowners $20,000+ by restoring failing drainfields without excavation. This investment in cutting-edge equipment demonstrates our commitment to providing customers with the best solutions available, not just the services we’ve always offered. Terralift restoration is particularly effective in Iredell’s clay soil where biomat buildup and compaction cause premature drainfield failures. We recommend Terralift honestly—when it’s appropriate for your situation, we explain the benefits and limitations clearly. When complete replacement is necessary, we tell you that too. This ethical approach to technology adoption reflects three generations of putting customer interests first.
No Hidden Fees Guarantee — Lentz Wastewater Management provides detailed written estimates before starting work, clearly explaining what’s included, what timeline to expect, and what the project will cost. We don’t inflate estimates to leave room for negotiation, add surprise charges during projects, or spring unexpected fees at completion. What we quote is what you pay, unless we encounter truly unforeseen conditions—and even then, we explain the situation, provide updated pricing, and give you the choice to proceed or adjust plans. This pricing transparency reflects the family values that have guided our business for three generations: treat customers honestly, deliver quality work, and charge fair prices that allow us to stay in business serving this community for decades more.
“Best of Statesville” Recognition & Community Trust — Lentz Wastewater Management has earned multiple “Best of Statesville” awards, recognizing not just our technical expertise but our commitment to customer service and community involvement. These awards reflect what our 177 reviews confirm: Iredell County neighbors trust the Lentz family name because we’ve proven, over three generations and thousands of jobs, that we deliver what we promise. We’re active in our community, sponsor local organizations, and take pride in being the septic authority that Statesville families have relied on since their grandparents needed service.
Ethical Recommendations & Long-Term Thinking — Lentz Wastewater Management’s multi-generational perspective means we think beyond today’s sale to your system’s long-term performance and our family’s continued reputation. When Terralift restoration could extend your drainfield’s life for 10 years at $5,000, we recommend trying it before spending $25,000 on complete replacement. When targeted repairs can solve problems, we don’t recommend unnecessary complete replacements. When your system is healthy and just needs routine maintenance, we say so rather than inventing problems. This ethical approach may cost us some revenue in the short term, but it builds the trust and repeat business that has sustained three generations of Lentz family service to Iredell County—and will sustain three more.
Ready to Schedule Service or Request a Consultation?
Call Lentz Wastewater Management, Inc. at the number (980) 319-1014, or Visit Our Website to request service scheduling or a septic system evaluation. Whether you need Terralift drainfield restoration, custom septic installation, pump system repair, certified inspection, or expert advice on aging infrastructure, we’re the Iredell County family business that delivers three generations of integrity in every job—combining grandfather’s common sense with today’s advanced technology to solve your wastewater challenges.
From Statesville’s I-77/I-40 interchange to Mooresville’s lakefront growth to Troutman’s rural character, Lentz Wastewater Management has been Iredell County’s trusted septic authority for three generations. We’re not just installing systems and pumping tanks—we’re continuing a family legacy of honest service, technical excellence, and community commitment that has served this region since the 1960s. Quality is a family tradition, and the Lentz name means something in Iredell County: expertise you can trust, integrity you can rely on, and service that will be here for your grandchildren. That’s the multi-generational difference, confirmed by 177 reviews and 60+ years of keeping promises to neighbors like you.
