Floodwaters from the house that are passed through or pumped through the septic tank will cause higher flows through the system. This may cause solids to transfer from the septic tank to the drainfield and will cause clogging. Locate any electrical or mechanical devices the system may have ...
The dye would never have appeared after our 150 gallon test if the septic tank had been pumped right before we got to the site. Rather the dye would simply have sat in the empty 1000 gallon septic tank, hiding a problem until after the septic tank was re-filled with wastewater. Here is...
Some items that claim to be “flushable” can clog your septic system and end up costing you a pretty penny. Flushable may mean only that it fits through the pipe, not that it is safe for your septic system. A toddler will tell you that anything is flushable… Learn more…Get Pumped ...
Your car certainly has a fuel delivery system: gasoline is pumped from the tank to the cylinders where it undergoes combustion in the presence of oxygen. If the gas tank is empty, or the pump is broken, or there is no oxygen, or the spark plugs aren’t firing, the engine will not ...
Check valves prevent water from returning into the pit after it has been pumped out. This prevents the pump from simply recycling the same water over and over again. Maintenance includes inspecting the check valve to ensure it is in full functioning order with the rest of the system. Sometimes...
How much does it cost to have a cesspit pumped out? bySteve Bradshaw If you ask homeowners what specific care and maintenance they give their cesspit, the most common answer is to have it pumped. Some people have different beliefs when it comes to their personal wastewater treatments system...
This situation will mean the system has to be pumped more often. High flow rates also throw the aerobic bacteria out of balance with more effluent to process than there is bacteria to clean it up. The result is water that is still septic going to the sprinklers and spread on your lawn....
s life. This situation will mean the system has to be pumped more often. High flow rates also throw the aerobic bacteria out of balance with more effluent to process than there is bacteria to clean it up. The result is water that is still septic going to the sprinklers and spread on ...
A septic tank inspection is a necessary part of ensuring that your septic system functions properly and safely. These professional services can help you find out when it is time to have your tank pumped, as well as help you maintain your system and avoid costly repairs in the future. A goo...
The simple answer is yes. You can still flush your toilets even after the power has gone out. But only for a short while. After that, you’ll have to devise other methods for disposing of your family’s waste. If you have a septic tank, you are one lucky person. Please check with...