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SEPTICTANK PUMP-OUT
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Pumping or cleaning your septic tank on a regular basis is best thing you can do for your septic system. Over time, the sludge will build up in the bottom of the septic tank. If the sludge is allowed to accumulate it will eventually flow into the leaching bed and rapidly clog the distribution pipes. Once the pipes become clogged, the wastewater will either seep to the surface of the ground, or worse yet, back up into your house. Not only can a clogged septic system be hazardous to the environment and to your family's health, it also represents a very expensive septic repair bill.
Septic tanks require pump-outs when the solids that accumulate in the tank begin to reach the tank's storage capacity.
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If you need a new septic system installed, or need repairs or a pump-out of your existing system, please call Pence Septic Systems at
(321) 723-6107 or (321) 723-6154
Our experienced staff members will help you with all the details.
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Following
these simple rules will help
prevent damage to your septic system
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DO's
Conserve
water to reduce the amount of wastewater that must be treated and
disposed of by your system. Doing laundry over several
days will put
less stress on your system.
Repair
any leaking faucets or toilets. To detect toilet
leaks, add several
drops of food dye to the toilet tank and see if dye ends up in the bowl.
Divert
down
spouts
and other surface water away from your tank and drainfield.
Excessive
water keeps the soil from adequately cleansing the wastewater.
Have your
septic tank inspected and pumped regularly by a licensed septic tank
contractor. Suggested frequency is 3-5 years.
Keep your
septic tank cover accessible for inspections and pumpings. Install
risers with lids if necessary.
Call
a registered septic tank contractor whenever you experience problems
with your system, of if there are any signs of system failure.
Keep a
detailed record of repairs, pumping, inspections, and other maintenance
activities. Pass these on to the next homeowner.
Pumping
your septic tank system is probably the single most important thing you
can do to protect your system. If the buildup of solids in the tank
becomes too high and solids move to the drainfield, this could clog and
strain the system to the point where a new drainfield will be needed.
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DON'Ts
Don't
drive over your tank & drainfield or compact the soil in any
way.
Don't
dig around the tank or drainfield, or build anything over it, and don't
cover it with hard surface such as concrete or asphalt.
Don't
plant anything around or near the drainfield except grass. Roots from
nearby trees and shrubs may clog and damage the drain lines.
Don't
use a garbage disposal, or at least limit its usage. Disposals increase
solids loadings to your tank by about 50%, so you have to pump your
tank more often than normally suggested.
Don't
use your toilet as a trash can or poison your system and the
groundwater by pouring harmful chemicals and cleansers down the drain.
Harsh chemicals can kill bacteria that help purify your wastewater.
Don't
waste money on septic tank additives. The bacteria needed to treat
wastewater is naturally present in sewage. Additives can resuspend
solids causing your drainfield to clog. Additives do not eliminate the
need for routine pumping of your tank.
Don't
allow backwash from home water softeners to enter the septic system.
Never enter a septic tank-- toxic gases from the tank can kill. If your system develops problems, get advice from your licensed septic tank contractor. |