Professional Septic Tank Maintenance Services to Maintain Optimal Performance

Septic tanks ensure proper sewage waste management, creating a healthy environment. Moreover, they have an economic advantage since you can treat and re-use wastewater from septic tanks for irrigation, industrial work, and groundwater recharge. At the same time, the tanks need professional maintenance services to enjoy the benefits and prevent overflows, creating plumbing inconveniences, and creating exposure to hazardous wastes. The following are professional septic tank maintenance services to ensure your septic tank operates at optimum levels.

Septic Tank Pumping 

The septic tanks accumulate sludge at the bottom over time. Excessive sludge accumulation results in clogs in the outtake and intake pipes, resulting in backups and overflows. Regular inspection by a professional helps determine when it is time for pumping and prevent impending plumbing issues. The pumping process involves using a tanker truck with vacuum equipment and a large hose that sucks out sludge from the septic tank. A professional mixes the sludge and breaks it into a jelly-like substance, making pumping easier. The frequency at which you need septic tank pumping depends on several factors, including the size of the tank and household and the volume of wastewater and solids. 

Fixing and Replacing Broken Pipes

Several factors such as intrusion by tree roots, insoluble material, freezing, age, and corrosive chemicals damage the septic tank pipes, creating problems such as leaks, overflows, and slow drainage. Thus, having a professional check your septic pipes regularly to fix and replace them ensures a comfortable stay at home. They have the experience, training, and equipment to dig up your yard, scan for any signs and sources of piping issues, and recommend solutions. For instance, if there are minor leaks on the pipes, they'll use sealants like epoxy to quickly fix the problem. On the other hand, replacements would be an effective solution for a broken pipe. 

Repairing Baffles

Septic tanks have baffles that help to keep all kinds of materials, i.e., floating scum, solids, and grease, inside the tanks. They are found at both the outlet and the inlet of tanks, from the building to the absorption system. Broken or old baffles cause sludge to flow out of the tank to the absorption system and lead to the failure of the septic tanks. You need professional maintenance services to check the baffles and determine the causes of problems, e.g., water flowing over its top or improper pumping procedures. Fixing baffles is a challenging job and needs an expert to avoid mistakes. You should also secure the area around the baffles to prevent fatal accidents.