When you have a septic system, the solid waste that goes down your toilets and drains is separated from the liquid wastewater that enters your tank. Solid waste sinks to the bottom of your septic tank, while fats and oils float on top of it. This separating process ideally prevents solid waste from traveling out to your home’s absorption field, where it can clog up the soil. This is why you need to regularly have your septic tank pumped to remove the solid waste. This Link: Busy Bee Septic and Excavating LLC
Frequently Asked Questions About Septic Tank Pumping
How often your septic tank needs to be pumped will depend on the size of your tank and the number of people in your household. A large family will use more toilets and sinks than a smaller one, which places a heavier burden on your septic system. Additionally, if you install a garbage disposal, this can add up to 50 percent more solid waste to your septic tank.
A full septic tank can lead to sewage backups into your toilets, showers and drains. It can also contaminate your yard and cause health problems by allowing odor-causing gases to waft through your home’s vents.
One of the best ways to know when it’s time to have your septic tank pumped is to use a septic system monitor. These are inexpensive devices that can measure sludge levels in your septic tank. To use them, simply stick the velcro end of the probe straight down into your septic tank through the sludge, until you feel it touch the bottom. The dark thick sludge will cling to the velcro strip on the probe, which will tell you how much sludge has accumulated.
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Busy Bee Septic and Excavating LLC
114 Houston St, Maybrook, NY 12543, United States
(845)294-5771