Many homeowners don’t think about their septic system until something goes wrong, but septic service is important to ensure that your home’s wastewater disposal and treatment system works well. Regular maintenance can keep your system from becoming a costly and dangerous mess.

When waste enters a septic tank, solid materials settle to the bottom forming a sludge layer. Grease and lightweight materials float to the top forming scum. Water exits the septic tank through a distribution box into a network of drainfield trenches where it is biologically treated by the soil. During this process, the effluent percolates through the soil to groundwater.

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A septic system must be properly sized, constructed and maintained to assure satisfactory operation and long life. In order to maintain a properly functioning septic system, it’s important to regularly have your tank pumped and cleaned. A septic tank should be pumped about every two to five years, but this depends on the size of your home and the number of people living in it.

Regular septic tank pumpings and cleanings help to manage the day-to-day accumulation of waste, prevent overflows, and extend the life of your septic system. Pooling water in your yard and a septic tank that is overfull are signs that it’s time for a professional inspection and cleaning.

Other ways to prevent septic system emergencies include repairing dripping faucets and toilets, running appliances only when necessary, and installing water-saving devices in showers and sinks. It’s also a good idea to plant grass or shallow-rooted plants over the drain field and to keep trees, shrubs, and vehicles away from the absorption field. This will minimize root growth that could clog and damage pipes.

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114 Houston St, Maybrook, NY 12543, United States
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