If you have never had to deal with a private septic system before, there can be a bit of a learning curve as you get used to it. Our team at Dewey’s Septic and Grading has the right experience to help you take care of your septic system. In this article, we will focus on septic tank pumping, going over some key information you need to know about this process in order to keep your system in good condition.
- Purpose – We will start by explaining why septic tank pumping is necessary. Unlike a public sewer system, where waste is diverted to a treatment plant, a septic tank collects waste and keeps it until the tank is emptied. Pumping is the process by which old waste is removed to make room in the tank.
- Frequency – How often you require septic tank pumping services depends on a few factors, with the most important ones being the size of your tank and the size of your household. Depending on these factors, you may require our services every year, or only once every three years or so. Our team can help determine the ideal schedule for septic tank pumping based on your needs.
- Process – The main part of the septic tank pumping process consists of removing waste from your tank, but our team will perform other tasks at the same time. We will inspect your system to check for any issues that require our attention, and we can clean other parts of your system such as the filters and baffles.