Homeowners who rely on a septic tank may not understand how leach field design and maintenance impact their property’s plumbing and overall value. We’ve got answers to some of the most common questions our plumbers hear about leach field failure – let’s get into it! First, What Is a ...
My septic system was draining slow and there was a thick crust on top when I opened the tank. 1 week after using HOTROD our system was working like new! Solve Septic Problems Forever Improve Percolation in the Leach Field When the water moves through the soil faster, there’s no risk of...
Even if you're a septic tank novice, you may be able to detect signs of a malfunctioning pump when you head outdoors. You may smell a sewage odor around your property and/or see pools of standing water around yourseptic system's drain fieldif your pump isn't draining correctly. Sound (...
When there is a power outage, the effluent is not being pumped into the drainfield. The septic and pump tank will collect the wastewater throughout the power
Your septic tank has a T-shaped outlet that functions as a filter; it prevents sludge and scum from leaving the tank and draining into the drain field. You may need a septic pump if the bottom layer of sludge is within six inches of the bottom of the outlet, or if the top of the ...
Do not pump the tank during flooded or saturated drainfield conditions. At best, pumping the tank is only a temporary solution. Under worst conditions, pumping it out could cause the tank to try to float out of the ground and may damage the inlet and outlet pipes. Do not compact the ...
Slow Draining Toilet, Tub or Sinks? Frequently Pumping Your Septic Tanks? Your septic system keeps wastewater from flowing back into your house or out onto your yard. When that system fails and your disposal field gets clogged, the flow of wastewater becomes unpredictable. We offer septic treatme...
We have s septic and leachfield. It is 20 years old. We are careful not to put any kitchen grease, and NO paper is flushed. This system has never given any problem, and has never been pumped. It is a concrete tank. Do you think it will pass inspection after being pumped? Am ...
Pipe from the house to the tank is clogged. When this happens, drains drain very slowly (perhaps slower on lower levels of the building) or stop draining completely. This is often an easy problem to fix. Usually, a service provider can “snake the line” and get it unclogged. You can...
knew the price quoted would be for basic draining of the tank and nothing else. I replaced the filter and the larger tank costs more. If your are planning on having this done I would recommend that you use a Septic Blue or another reputable company to do the work. I have had mine ...