Getting your septic system pumped on a regular basis is essential for keeping it in good working order. A professional can inspect, measure tank layers and pump out the sludge when it’s time. It’s recommended that your septic system be inspected and pumped every three to five years. Go here busybeesepticservices.com

A septic tank is an underground container that receives wastewater from your home’s sinks, bathtubs, showers and toilets. Wastewater goes into the tank through a main line from your house and is separated into solids and liquids. The solids settle at the bottom and are partially broken down by bacteria while the liquid, or effluent, flows out of the septic tank into your drainfield.

The drainfield is an underground filter that slowly releases the septic tank’s wastewater into the ground. A drainfield can be made of perforated pipes surrounded by gravel or sand and may also include a vent to allow gases that build up in the plumbing system to escape.

Why Regular Septic Service Is Essential for Your Home

The drainfield requires routine maintenance to prevent clogs from heavy rain or tree roots. It’s important not to plant trees over or park cars or trucks over the drainfield, as they can clog and cause wastewater to flow into the house. It’s also important to avoid putting dangerous materials into the system, such as paint thinner, polyurethane, antifreeze, certain dyes and disinfectants. These can kill the bacteria that break down and treat the septic system’s wastewater, which will then pollute nearby water sources such as lakes and rivers.

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