A problem with your septic tank can be beyond unpleasant; it can create an ecological problem for you and your neighbors. This is especially true for large industrial buildings with large tanks to accommodate many employees. At Mathieson Septic Service, we provide pumping and maintenance of residential, commercial and industrial septic systems to prevent problems before they start. With more than 50 years of experience, we are a septic maintenance company with the right equipment to pump and maintain your septic tank, no matter how old your system.
In a properly working septic tank, there are three levels; on top is the scum – grease, oils, other materials lighter than water; a clear effluent in the middle; and solid waste on the bottom. Only the effluent should be exiting the tank.
Septic tanks have at least two chambers that work in unison to separate sewage from effluent before sending it to a leach field. If you notice an odor coming from the leach field, there is a problem somewhere in the system.
Drain lines from the home to the septic tank can become clogged by waste material, roots, or from partial or complete collapse. Having a trained septic technician run a snake through the line is the most effective method of identifying the problem.
If the absorption field is saturated, pumping the septic tank will only offer temporary relief from the problem. The leach field and septic system need to be inspected to determine the cause of the problems so that the proper steps can be taken to correct them.
Because an inlet tee slows water when it enters in order to prevent agitation and disruption of the three layers in the tank, it is best to set the depth of the bottom of the pipe to just short of halfway into the tank. This should clear the scum layer yet not stir up the bottom sludge.
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