Pumping

This page explains the reason for getting your Septic Tank Pumped and how often.

When city sewer is unavailable then the residence must rely on a Septic Tank to collect the effluent generated from the dwelling.

As time goes by and product that does not get metabolize (eat up) in the Septic Tank, begins forming a sludge base. When this happens and the Septic Tank does not get pumped, then this sludge begins to flow into the laterals. Over a period of time this will seal the ground and prevent drainage.

When this happens you will experience (slow drainage, wet spots in yard, odor, or backing up in the house).

The picture below is a failed system we dug up, the system has failed due to sludge.