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Homeowners who do not have access to the city’s sewer system are required to install septic tanks in their yards. They work by holding wastewater underground where buoyancy and mass allow the contents to separate. In a typical wastewater treatment tank, solids settle at the bottom (sludge), while water sits in the center, and oils and fats sit on top (scum). Bacteria in the tank are actively engaged in the breakdown of the tank’s contents.
A drain line is located towards the top of the tank, which allows the tank’s contents to run to the drain field when the tank level increases. Soil filters the water and scum mixture to eliminate pollutants.
However, even while bacteria assist in the breakdown of sludge, your tank might still become overfilled and require cleaning or pumping. While most homeowners should have their septic tanks cleaned every 3 to 5 years, depending on your septic tank size and how big your household is, you may need Septic Tank Cleaning Services as frequently as every 1-3 years. A professional evaluation of your septic system is recommended if you are unsure of how full your septic tank is.
It is critical to clean your tank regularly to avoid various difficulties from a full tank. If a septic system is not adequately maintained, some indicators suggest the onset of a problem. Let’s look at some warning indications that a septic tank isn’t being pumped frequently enough.
When your drains are not working correctly, this is a solid indication that your septic tank is beginning to exhibit signs of strain. Your tub, sink, or shower will most likely stop draining as soon as they should, and your toilet may not flush as correctly as it should. This is a warning indicator that should not be ignored if you detect it in your home. Take action now before this develops into a far more expensive and complicated situation.
It becomes increasingly difficult to contain the odor-causing gases in your septic tank as it fills up. Some of these gases may begin to originate from your drains or toilets within your home at specific periods. Other odor-causing gases can make their way out of your home through your drain field, resulting in an unpleasant sulfurous or sewage-like stink around your home. If you start to detect unpleasant smells in your home, contact Lanik Septic Service at once at 951-676-7114 to have the situation resolved before it gets worse.
It should not be the case that the lawn above a septic drain field seems significantly better than the rest of the lawn when the system is operating correctly. This indicates that there is a problem if you can easily map out your drain field. This signifies that the grass is receiving additional fertilizer. If this is happening, you should have your septic system evaluated promptly to avoid developing an unsafe and perhaps hazardous condition.
It is possible to detect water gathering in numerous locations throughout your yard when your septic tank is nearly full. The most common areas where this occurs are near the septic tank and the drain field. It is a solid sign that your septic system needs to be pumped and thoroughly inspected if you notice water collecting in these spots. Your septic tank is getting overburdened, which can result in the most serious of all problems: wastewater backing up into your home.
Untreated wastewater backing up into a home is an apparent symptom of a problem, and it is undoubtedly something that no one wants to encounter at any time in their lives. But, unfortunately, suppose you don’t have a regular pumping or inspection schedule for your septic tank, and you disregard the warning signs listed above. In that case, you will likely face this situation in the future.
Should this happen, contact a septic service as soon as possible and avoid the affected area. Hopefully, pumping the tank will remedy the problem; nevertheless, an inspection of your whole septic system will be required to uncover the root cause of this unpleasant scenario.
The most effective approach to avoid dealing with the unpleasant indicators listed above is to keep a regular inspection and pumping routine in place. A well-serviced septic system can last 30 years (possibly 40 or 50) and save you money, trouble, and headache.
Lanik Septic Service is well-equipped to manage any septic problem that arises. Even yet, the most effective way to prevent disasters from occurring is to enroll in our regular service plan and ensure that your septic system is in peak operating condition.
Will there be odors during or after septic pumping?
There may be odors immediately following septic pumping, but they do not last long. The smells usually come from outside and dissipate within a few hours. Call Lanik Septic Service if you have odors in your house. This could mean a septic backup.
My pipes are draining slowly. Is it a septic tank issue?
Possibly. If your septic hasn’t been serviced in over six months, we’ll start there. After that, a drain cleaner will be sent to clear the septic tank line.
Can I use bleach?
Bleach destroys bacteria, which your septic system requires to engage the sludge in your tank. Unfortunately, many cleaning products are anti-bacterial, so replacing them with our bacterial additives is necessary.
What is a draining field?
A drain field is a system of pipes (typically 20 to 40 ft long) extending from the distribution box. These pipes have tiny openings on the sides to drain septic greywater. The drain field pipes are installed over gravel and dirt to help initiate the natural filtering process. Water seeping from the leach field lines will enter the hydrologic cycle of the earth.
Your tank will become overfilled and require cleaning or pumping in regular periods. While most homeowners would have their septic tanks cleaned every 3 to 5 years, the duration depends on your septic tank size and how big your household is; you may need Septic Tank Cleaning Services as frequently as every 1-3 years. A professional evaluation of your septic system by septic tank contractors is recommended if you are unsure how full your septic tank is. It is essential to clean your tank regularly within the time frame urged to avoid various difficulties discussed above, which could ruin other household amenities and lead to additional costs from repair and replacement.
Use the help of Lanik septic tank cleaning services if you reside in or around San Diego Counties and Riverside, CA. We will ensure that no odor disrupts your business while preventing unnecessary spill-up of wastewater onto your lawn or compound.
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