Septic Tank Pumping

Your Septic Tank should be pumped every 3 to 5 years depending on household size and usage. Regular Septic System pumping of the Septic Tank will reduce accumulation of scum layer in the Septic Tank. The scum layer should never reach 24 inches thick, if the material reaches 24 inches and beyond in depth there is a risk that material will flow into the outlet pipe and into the drainfield, causing drainfield failure.

In a Pressure Distribution Septic System, the excess material can travel into the pump tank causing, the effluent (sewage) Pump to be damaged or failure and material being pumped out to the drainfield laterals essentially causing Septic system (Drainfield) failure.

When the Scum Layer in the tank reaches more than 24 inches in the tank, not only do you risk damaging the Drainfield but excess material charges may apply to the cost of pumping the septic tank. Material over 24″ is considered excess & extra costs are incurred to dispose of the excess waste, more gallonage taken onto the pump truck, extra labor & time than would be normally on a tank that has been pumped every 3 to 5 years.


To have the Septic Tank pumped you will need to locate your main compartment & 2nd compartment of the tank. It is best to uncover the baffle lids as well, so we can check your inlet baffle for blockages and clean the screen in the outlet baffle (if one is installed – highly recommended).

 

 

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