How Often Should Your Septic Tank Be Pumped?
If you have a Busy Bee Septic and Excavating LLC, you know that it must be pumped periodically. This is an important part of your septic system maintenance that helps prevent sewage backups. Heavy solid waste settles at the bottom of the septic tank to form a sludge layer, and lighter waste such as oils and grease floats to the top of the tank. When the sludge and scum layers get too thick, they can block your septic tank outlet pipe and cause the wastewater to back up into your drain field or into your house.
How often your septic tank should be pumped depends on the number of people living in your home and how much waste you generate. For example, a family of four will create more waste than one person living alone. A larger septic tank will also require more frequent pumping.
Busy Bee Septic and Excavating LLC: Expert Septic Tank Pumping Services
During the septic tank pumping process, your service technician will first locate your septic tank and then carefully open the lid. They will then attach a large hose to a vacuum truck that functions like a giant vacuum cleaner and sucks up the sludge and scum from your septic tank. This process usually only takes about 15 minutes to 1 hour.
The first sign that your septic tank needs to be pumped is slow draining fixtures in your home. Another common sign is a sickly odor. These smells are caused by sewage gas that cannot escape the tank, so it backs up through your pipes into your home. If you notice these signs, schedule a septic tank pumping appointment with your service provider.
Busy Bee Septic and Excavating LLC
114 Houston St, Maybrook, NY 12543, United States
(845)294-5771