On the bluffs above the Ocmulgee River, Hawkinsville mixes river history, harness horses and wide-open farmland. Stewart Septic Services cares for septic systems across Pulaski County from our home base in Macon.
In the 1800s, steamboats loaded with cotton and timber left Hawkinsville and headed down the Ocmulgee River toward Darien and Brunswick, and for decades the town was the upriver end of the line. Today the Pulaski County seat is better known as the “Harness Horse Capital of Georgia,” where trainers from across the country bring horses to the Lawrence L. Bennett Harness Horse Training Facility each winter, and the spring Harness Festival kicks off the racing season. The 1908 Opera House still hosts shows. Stewart Septic Services serves Hawkinsville from our home base in Macon.
The river that built Hawkinsville can also cause trouble. The county seat moved here from Hartford in 1836 because the bluff stood higher above floodwater, but the Ocmulgee still rises — in 1994, Tropical Storm Alberto pushed it to a record crest. Homes on low ground near the river and its creeks often sit over a high water table, where a standard drain field struggles. In those spots, mound and alternative systems can treat wastewater above the wet soil.
Pulaski County is farm country, raising cattle, corn, cotton, peanuts, soybeans and wheat, and horse barns dot the land around town. Farmhouses, barns and businesses outside the sewer lines all count on septic. We handle farm and commercial septic service, grease trap pumping for restaurants and portable toilet rental for field crews, job sites and events.
Hawkinsville lies well south of the Fall Line in Georgia's Coastal Plain, where the soil runs sandier than the red clay around Macon. Sandy ground drains quickly, which helps a drain field, but it also means a cracked line or failing field can let wastewater move fast. Older homes in town and across the county often still run on original tanks and lines, so regular septic inspections are smart for owners, and essential when a home goes up for sale.
Erwin Stewart founded Stewart Septic Services in 1994, and our family-owned company has grown on referrals from satisfied customers. We're BBB Accredited with an A+ rating and hold a 4.8-star Google rating. Customers tell us they appreciate quick response, fair prices and crews who explain how to avoid the next problem. For pumping, repairs or a 24/7 emergency in Hawkinsville, call Stewart Septic Services at 478-474-2653.
Here's every service we offer to homes, farms, horse properties and businesses in Hawkinsville and Pulaski County.
Complete pump-outs that protect your drain field and prevent backups.
Backups, overflows and alarms handled day or night.
Routine and real estate inspections with honest findings.
Tanks, pumps, lines and drain fields — the right fix, no upselling.
New and replacement systems from a Georgia certified installer company.
Grease traps, drain fields, hydro jetting, portable toilets and more.
Customers keep pointing to the same things: fast response, fair prices and no upselling. Here's what a few of them have to say about Stewart Septic Services.
"The entire team truly went above and beyond while cleaning my septic tank. From the moment they arrived, the crew was extremely professional, friendly, and respectful. They left the area clean, completed the job thoroughly, and made the whole process easy and stress-free."
— Marbin Escobar
Google Review
"100% recommend! Came out next day after making appointment on time and got it done quick and right with no problems. Nice guys."
— Julie Ogletree
Google Review
"I contacted Mr. Stewart. He called me back and got us scheduled for septic service. They came and did an excellent job. I highly recommend them."
— Jennifer Coleman
Google Review
Stewart Septic Services is family owned and operated in Macon, serving Hawkinsville, Hartford and rural communities across Pulaski County.
Answers to the questions Hawkinsville-area homeowners and businesses ask us most.
Yes. We serve Hawkinsville and the rest of Pulaski County from our home base in Macon. Call 478-474-2653 to set up an appointment.
Yes, but low ground and a high water table can make a standard drain field struggle. We evaluate the site and can install mound or alternative systems where conventional fields won't work well.
Yes. We take emergency calls 24 hours a day, every day of the year. See 24/7 Emergency Septic Service.
Most homes need pumping every three to five years. Larger households, garbage disposals and frequent guests can shorten that interval.
Yes. A real estate septic inspection shows the condition of the tank and drain field before you close, so you don't inherit someone else's problem.
Yes. We serve farms, horse barns, restaurants, churches and other businesses with commercial pumping, grease trap service and portable toilet rental.
Family owned in Macon since 1994 and serving communities throughout Middle Georgia. Click any town to learn more.
Family Owned Since 1994 • BBB A+ Accredited • Georgia Certified Installer • 24/7 Emergency Service