Pumping Your Septic Tank

Every 1 to 3 years, your septic tank will need to be cleaned out. The number of people in the house and the size of the house will determine how frequently you require this cleaning. There are many additional elements that influence how long it takes to clear up a septic tank. If you have a garbage disposal, which we don’t recommend, this will increase the frequency of your septic cleanings, as will the age and design of your septic tank.

The state of Minnesota does not have any precise time limits for having a septic tank cleaned out, but it is recommended that septic tank owners have their tanks examined and develop a service schedule for this task. Your septic tank expert will be able to inspect the tank and provide you advice on how to prepare for this project. Here’s how to tell whether your septic tank needs to be serviced and what you can do to ensure it keeps pumping.

Signs That Your Septic Tank Should Be Pumped

A septic tank that is overflowing will cause major issues for the entire system. You’ll want to keep a close eye on your tank to make sure any indicators of malfunction are detected early enough to prevent a problem.

Your drains moving slowly or creating strange gurgling noises are two symptoms that your septic tank is having a problem and needs to be repaired. This problem can be caused by a variety of factors, but the most common is a full tank. If the problem is not remedied quickly, sewage back-up into the house will be the next problem.

Similarly, if you notice unpleasant scents coming from the sewers and drains, this could indicate that the tanks are full and a sewage backup is on the way. This, like a gurgling drain, indicates that your tank is not functioning properly and may be overflowing its full capacity.

You should immediately stop running the water if any of the aforementioned problems are discovered. Also, don’t flush any toilets, because where do you think the excrement will end up? An overflowing septic tank indicates that the septic system is failing, which could be due to a problem with the pump or drain field.

It would be stupid to disregard these warning signs, as they can lead to sewage backlog in the home, which will start with the drains on the lowest levels. If you detect any of the above indicators, you should contact your local septic tank experts.

Location! Location! Your Septic Components’ Location!

By properly locating the components of your system, you may begin the process of having your septic tank pumped. Some of the older choices were constructed decades ago and are concealed beneath the ground. If you knew where your septic tank and its many components were located, it would be a big help to your septic tank professionals.

For a variety of reasons, homeowners should have a precise map of their septic tanks and components. For starters, it will make things much easier for the specialists when they come and can get to work without having to dig around for the septic tank, which is typically well hidden. This septic system diagram will help you carry out your ideas without accidentally harming a delicate subsurface piece of your home.

We recommend that you keep a comprehensive record of your septic tank’s history in addition to a detailed map of the septic system. Knowing what treatments it has had and when they were given will help you get the most out of upcoming services.

Getting Ready for Septic Tank Pumping

The last thing you can do to help with the pumping process is to clear the route by removing any objects near the septic stem. During the pumping operation, the entire lid of the septic system must be removed, which might allow debris and foreign items to fall inside, causing your sewer system to malfunction.

This is a particularly serious issue in the spring, when most septic tanks require extra treatment. Make sure nothing gets brushed or blown into the septic tank by accident. If you’ve observed an issue with your septic tank, you’ll want to investigate further. Have you seen any of the obvious indicators that your septic tank needs to be pumped? To book a service visit, call us today