Your septic tank is an essential feature for waste management in your home. Anything that exits your house through a drain line or waste water pipe can be found in your septic tank. This includes all rooms in your home, such as the kitchen and bathroom, and all sources, like sinks, showers, tubs, and toilets. Over time, waste or sludge build up can occur and cause a clog. It is essential to hire a tank cleaning service so no waste materials enter the drain lines of your septic system.
The first step a technician will take is to locate your tank, usually by following plumbing from your home and then estimating its depth.
Then the unclogging process can begin. A frequent cause of this issue is baby wipes, which should not be flushed despite a common misconception. The first side to be uncovered is the inlet side, where most clogs occur. This is followed by digging up the outlet side, which contains mostly wastewater and very few solids. Once the tank is unclogged, the solid waste can be properly disposed of. The final step is to pump out the tank and rinse the bottom.
Professionals recommend this process to be completed at least once every three to five years.
