What can be more disconcerting (and disgusting) than seeing your ground ooze smelly sewage? One way to keep that from happening is to have your septic tank pumped out on a regular basis. Residential septic tank pumping can save you hours of inconvenience and help keep your gag reflex under control.
What Residential Septic Maintenance Entails
Having your septic tank pumped regularly is a relatively simple procedure when performed by the pros. After making an appointment (unless you require immediate emergency service), one or more experts will arrive at your residence in a special truck made for pumping sewage.
Time to complete the job varies based on a number of factors. How long since your septic tank has been pumped last? How many people live in your home and use the plumbing? Those are the two main questions that determine how long it will take for your residential septic tank pumping job to be complete.
Potential Inconveniences and Dangers of Septic Overflow
Waiting too long between having your septic tank pumped can cause often costly damage to your septic system. Regular upkeep is necessary to help lower the risk of damage. Septic lines can become clogged if too much material is not pumped regularly. This can be exacerbated by tree roots growing into the septic system. Bacteria can grow if septic tank is not treated and/or pumped routinely.
Often more inconvenient than dangerous is that an overflowing septic system can require all water to your home to be turned off until the situation can be fixed. Also time consuming is having a professional locate and figure out how to fix the problem. In the long run, septic tank maintenance can save you time and money.