Examples discussed here include pumping after a septic system has been flooded and pumping some systems which can lead to dangerous or even a fatal collapse. We also discuss the potential for a fraud lawsuit if a septic tank is pumped right before a septic system inspection & test has been s...
All septic systems that use a pump to move wastewater from a septic pump tank to a drainfield or mound have analarm installed in the house. The alarm goes off when wastewater is not being pumped from the septic pump tank to the drainfield or mound. Why is my septic pump constantly runn...
this must be cleaned off or replaced. If there is not an effluent filter, fixing this issue will probably require getting the tank pumped to identify and remove the clog. Prevent this type of issue by cleaning your effluent filter (if you have one) and having your system inspected annually...
While garbage grinders are a convenience for the homeowner, the added waste they place in the septic tank might mean that the septic tank needs to be pumped more often. Photo courtesy of InSinkErator™. The garbage disposal unit shown is their Evolution Septic Assist(TM) that includes an ...
Here is a list of questions you will want to answer before the inspection: Has the system ever been pumped?This one is important because it's the only real maintenance item the seller would need to have performed. The location of the septic systemThis is important because if the seller doe...
If so, also knowing how the bacteria appears tells you when pumping is imperative to sustain its warranty: A) When scum in the tank is within 3” of the bottom of the outlet device, the tank needs to be pumped, b) When the top of the sludge layer is close to 12” of the bottom...
yes. Even after the power has gone out, you will still be able to flush your toilets, in most cases. But only for a short while. After that, you’re going to have to come up with other methods for disposing of your family’s waste. If you have a septic tank, you are one lucky...