Septic Tank Maintenance

You might be surprised to discover how many city dwellers need septic tank maintenance as well.

Septic tank maintenance.

Septic tank maintenance is not just an issue for people who live on a farm or out in the country. Your septic tank includes a t shaped outlet which prevents sludge and scum from leaving the tank and traveling to the drainfield area. An unpleasant septic odor inadequate filtering of effluent wastewater and the leakage or overflow of toxic solids from the septic tank. Maintaining your septic tank can seem daunting.

Most folks who live in rural areas probably have a septic system instead of a sewer connection but septic systems are in place all over the nation. While septic systems are designed to last for decades there are several common problems can arise from a poorly maintained system. Check for any cracks or damage to the septic tank. A septic tank is an underground chamber made of concrete fiberglass or plastic through which domestic wastewater flows for basic treatment.

Keep maintenance records on work performed on your septic system. When you call a septic service provider he or she will inspect for leaks and examine the scum and sludge layers in your septic tank. Serious damage will require an inspection and possibly repairs from a septic tank specialist. Look for rust dents cracks or any other signs of damage to the tank.

However the leach field the underground area where all of the sewage drainpipes are located will most likely require some treatment or perhaps replacement after about 15 to 20 years of service. A well constructed properly maintained tank could last indefinitely. A septic system is reasonably maintenance free.