Septic tank pumping is something that should be done a regular schedule which depends on the size of the septic tanks and the occupants in the house. When the tank fills up with sludge, the scum and water will overflow into the leach field causing an environmental mess.
A Septic Tank Pumping in Lewisville TX company can look inside your tank and tell you if it should be emptied. The process of emptying the tank involves putting a hose into the bottom of the tank and pumping out the sludge through. The bottom layer is sludge, the middle layer is water, and the top layer is sum. Ideally, the water drains out into the leach field through a distribution box into the pipes which make up the leach field. A septic tank pumping company will not pump out the sum since this is full of bacteria that eats the sewage and creates the effluent which drains off.
Deterioration of both the concrete and steel type of septic tank begins the moment they are buried in the ground. Polymer tanks are longer lasting. Concrete is porous and crack resulting from the chemicals that are in the sludge. Metal tanks will rust. A Septic Tank Pumping in Lewisville TX can inspect your tank and advise you on how long it will last.
A visual inspection of your yard for puddling waste water where the leach field is located, or unusual odors are signs that a problem exists. If none of these signs are present, then a visual inspection of the septic tank is the means of checking the tanks. The effluent water leaving the outlet baffle should have clarity and this is very important. Measuring the depths of the sludge, the liquid center and the scum level are important indicators. Other checks can be made such as the temperature and pH of the tank. These indicators will provide more information on the condition of the tank. Tanks with ports on the lid allow for frequent inspection. Proper pH is a must for a healthy tank. Take the reading inside the outlet baffle. Contact Texas Integrity Septic for assistance with your tank.
