Septic Tank Maintenance - Increase the Life of a Drain Field

Before I worked for a septic tank business, I had absolutely no clue what a septic tank was other than it was a large tank in the ground for human waste. 

Now after, 7 years I have become knowledgeable on the importance of keeping a septic tank cleaned out on a regular basis. Pretty much everyday or so, I speak to people who know next to nothing about septic tank cleaning or pump outs, who ask the same questions that I once did. 

Fortunately, I now know that if a tank is not cleaned every so often, it can lead to unnecessary expenses for the homeowner. 

By writing this, I hope I can pass on what I have learned and save an unsuspecting homeowner a rather large expense.

The purpose of cleaning a septic tank is to keep the sludge from entering the field lines or drain field. Also, cleaning will keep the septic waste from returning to the house or filtering out onto the surface near or on the septic tank. 

Proper maintenance prevents smell and toxic material from contaminating the surrounding areas often used by humans and animals. Also, seepage from a leaking tank can cause damage to the lawn.

Simply put, a septic tank is just a holding tank for the household water and waste of a home or business. It is self contained with an outlet from the house for the water and waste to enter the tank and an outlet to move the excess waste water to the drain field system. 

The solids to sink to the bottom of the tank. Each outlet is on either end of the rectangular tank. Usually there are two to three lids on a septic tank, or it may have a manhole-type lid on the top for the entrance. 

Quite often the tank is buried under the ground from a few inches to a couple of feet. Most tanks are either 1000 or 1500 gallon tanks.


Does Your Septic Tank Smell? If Yes Then Try This Odd Flushing Trick Fixes All Septic Tank Issues Click Here To Learn More


To determine how often a tank should be cleaned several factors are taken into consideration. Those factors include how many people are using the system, if there is a washer emptying into the tank, and whether there has been a lot of rain in the area in the last year or so. 

For a system that has 1 to 2 people about 5 years will suffice; if there are more people consider anywhere from 3 to 4 years.

 If there is a washer on the system and is used quite about 60% of water comes from that source alone. Also the use of detergent and bleach tend to break down the solid material in the tank at a higher rate thus causing the increase of a more watery tank. 

Heavy rains can cause the saturation of the ground and the drain field area thus slowing the ability of the drain field to remove the excess water out of the septic tank. Due to these factors 3-5 years is the proper time between cleanings.

Sometimes when a tank is starting to get full you may notice signs such as the slow emptying of the toilet and drains, there may be gurgling sounds in the toilet or worse yet, the toilets and drains back up. 

Other times, there may be standing water and low wet, mushy spots over or around the septic tank itself. 

Another indicator is if there is excessive green grass in the area of the tank or drain field this could indicate the tank is in need of cleaning.


>> Click Here To Read Consumer Reports 
Best Septic Tank Treatment

Although the main purpose of cleaning the tank is to keep the sludge out of the drain field, cleaning will keep the sludge from returning to house that could cause backup and clogs within the main line. 

Both of these situations can be costly expenses that can be avoided by having a maintenance plan in place. Drain fields can run $1800 to $8000 depending on the type of system needed and have a lifespan of 15 to 40 years.

 It is one of the worse things for a homeowner to have to hear that they are are going to need a new drain field system on a relatively new system when a septic cleaning plan would have kept the septic drain field working properly in the first place.

Beverly Jacobs invites you to visit the website [http://www.aaaseptic.intuitwebsites.com] for further information on septic tank maintenance with diagrams and photos. Also you will find additional tips on septic care.

Article Source: https://EzineArticles.com/expert/Beverly_Jacobs/589271

Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/3960105

How A TINY 55 GRAM TAB FIXES All Your Septic Tank Issues Saving You A Small Fortune Every Year!





CLICK HERE TO WATCH THIS FREE VIDEO

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Septic Tank Maintenance Secrets

Image
When you buy a car, you are given an owner's manual with instructions on how to care for your car. Septic tanks can cost as much or more than a car, unfortunately nobody gives you a manual when they are installed. Some people don't even know they have a septic tank! As a result, many septic systems fail unnecessarily. The Price for Failure is Steep The price for failure is steep in two way. More than 1200 people in the US die each year from contaminated water, and failing septic systems are a leading source of waterborne disease outbreaks in the country today.  In a 2000 EPA report, 31 states listed septic systems as their second greatest potential source of groundwater contamination. Septic system replacement is also very expensive, with costs often running from $5,000 to $20,000 or more.  Fortunately, there are some highly effective, ineffective steps you can take to eliminate this problem. Before discussing solutions, let's look at why septic systems fail. Septic tank ma...
Read more

What Size Septic Tank Do You Need?

Image
The septic system is an astounding and innovative piece of technology. The device is natural and energy efficient. If you are planning on installing a septic tank, you will need septic lines, a septic tank, permit from your local government, and choose the appropriate location for installing the tank. A septic tank operates by sewage being carried from the house to the tank using gravity instead of using motors and fossil fuel energy.  The sewage moves by means of gravity from the tank to the drain field. Microbes in the ground digest and sanitize the bacteria, viruses, and other harmful substances.  When the soil is healthy, clean water returns to the water table. The location of the tank and lines will depend on the percolation test. Another important feature is the size of the septic tank. Does Your Septic Tank Smell? If Yes Then Try This Odd Flushing Trick Fixes All Septic Tank Issues Click Here To Learn More There are a few ways you can determine the size of the septic ta...
Read more

What Causes Septic Tanks to Back-Up?

Image
Septic Tanks, many of us have them, others have sewer systems. We know that they are there, we know essentially what they do, but do we take the steps monthly to make sure they are functioning correctly?  Many homeowners do not know how a septic tank works and therefore how to prevent the onset of problems.  Here is some basic information to help you understand what causes septic tanks to back up, and how to avoid problems and the expense of repairing them. To begin with let's get down to the ultra-basic. A septic tank is a tank that all the waste that flushes down toilets and goes down drains and sinks in your home winds up.  >>  Click Here To Read Consumer Reports  Best Septic Tank Treatment This tank is designed to hold this waste, while bacteria and enzymes digest the waste. Eliminating all odor and reducing the waste into a liquid, which is then dispersed through leaching fields.  So as long as the tank is storing the waste, and as long as the ba...
Read more