Septic Tank Pumping

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In our experience, we have found that many homeowners aren't as educated about their systems as we believe they should be.  The more you understand your system, the more you'll understand why we provide the services we do.  Your septic tank is nothing more than a separation chamber, not the holding tank that some customers believe it to be.  Once your septic tank reaches it's operating level (elevation of the outlet pipe), the level remains the same.  When in proper working condition, your tank separates the solids from the liquids via two baffles.  The inlet baffle is meant to disperse the wastewater as it enters the tank from the facilities in your home.  The outlet baffle that feeds your filtration system, is designed to draw the cleanest liquid from the middle of the tank where it is the least polluted with solids.  As time goes on, the bottom and top layer of solids (sludge and scum) begin to grow towards each other until the outlet baffle begins to allow the solids to make their way to the filtration system where they will cause a layer of sludge to form and reduce the filtration area and lifespan of your system.  By keeping the solids pumped out of the tank, the outlet baffle will be able to maintain flow of only the cleanest liquid to your filtration system and keep your system in proper working order.  Any more questions or still don't quite understand?  Give us a call and we will be happy to do our best to explain the importance of septic tank pumping.