To prevent nasty clog buildup

It will be an unpleasant experience for a person if they have to deal with a clogged toilet from time to time. Having a regular septic tank cleanout and pumping services would help you keep clogs out of your plumbing system. After all, if your plumbing system fills up, they won’t be doing their job well.

To prevent nasty odor in your yard

If you neglect to maintain your septic system, then more likely it will cause some nasty smell in your yard. A well-maintained septic tank releases treated sewage water, and that won’t produce a bad odor when it goes to the drain field. A dirty septic tank, on the other hand, would cause your septic system to have trouble sorting out the scum, the sludge, and the treated liquid. When those three mixed up and end up to the untreated sewage water that goes into your yard, it could cause a severe health risk.

To prevent future health problems

Regular septic system maintenance is vital in keeping a healthy living environment. If your septic tanks get too full, it can develop cracks in the tank and eventually causing it to leak. If scums and sludge leak into the soil, it will not only create soft spots into your yard but as well as sinkholes that could pose severe problems to your property. Moreover, septic waste can also contaminate nearby streams, creeks, rivers, or lakes, which pose health risks people to and to any wildlife living around them.

To prevent expensive repairs

Another good reason why you should be doing a regular septic tank cleanout is to save money from costly repairs. Repairing a leak septic tank would cost you a lot of money, not to mention also the cost of repairing the damaged plumbing system in your house and into your landscape.

To prolong its life

As we have mentioned earlier, taking care of your septic system regularly and adequately would definitely prolong its life. Furthermore, avoid pouring cooking oil or grease cause it would only cause a clog buildup. Also, it would be best to avoid parking or to drive in your drain field as it may damage your plumbing.

How often should you clean your septic tank?

Unfortunately, not a lot of homeowners have any idea of how frequently they should be getting their septic systems cleaned. An average household should clean their septic systems every two or three years. However, some would still depend on their situation, especially for families where more people are living in. If more people are using the toilet and sinks, it will generate more amount of wastewater, so your home will need septic cleaning more frequently.

Moreover, cleaning the septic tank yourself is absolutely not a good idea. Many have tried, but they are only putting themselves at risk since the septic tank is different from any other part of the house. Without proper experience and equipment, DIY septic tank cleaning can be hazardous. Any simple mistakes can seriously hurt not just your health but the health of your family as well. Also, the pumped-out materials in your septic tank should only be stored in a sealed container, and it should be disposed of as per the regulation of your local health government.

Also, below we listed some cases and scenarios that your septic tank needs urgent cleaning.

Slow draining issues

Whenever you notice slow draining is happening to all of your drains in your house, it would only mean that you need to call a septic service company as soon as possible. Slow drainage is a clear symptom that your septic system is failing probably because of clogging, or your septic tank is already full.

Sewage issues

Another noticeable thing whenever your septic tank experience problem is when water waste starts to back up from your sewage. This is caused by untreated drains that might be fully clogged.

Drain field issues

If you notice some foul smell, or dampness, or humidity in your yard without humid weather, then more likely, your septic system and sewage are not working correctly.

What to Expect During a Septic Maintenance and Cleaning?

During the cleaning process, the plumbing contractor will bring a large pump truck with them that will also serve as a containment for the septic waste. Through the septic utility hole, they’ll insert a large vacuum hose to suck up those sludge that may have buildup inside your septic tank. All the collected septic waste will then transported to the nearest sewage treatment plant for proper disposal.

Septic Tank Annual Inspection

According to health and environmental experts, homeowners should have their septic system inspected at least once a year to properly monitor the system’s health as well as your home’s sewage. In this way, potential problems can easily be identified and effectively avoid any expensive septic system repairs in the future.