Septic Locating – Before a septic maintenance job is done on the septic pump system, the first task is to locate the septic pump. A safety warning for anyone trying to achieve this feat is to beware of the old, collapsing septic system. Also, a large property can have multiple main drains, so take into consideration the layout, if the property had any expansion to it.
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SEPTIC SYSTEM INSPECTIONS
Your septic system should be inspected once a year or as soon as your house is put on the market. This will enhance the home’s value and avoid any liability issues that might result from a malfunctioning system.
How does a Septic System work?
In a traditional septic system, all water and wastes carried by that water flows down the home's drain system and through one main sewer pipe to the septic tank. The flow of waste water may be a matter of simple gravity, or it may be enhanced with an electric pump. The septic tank holds the waste material long enough for the solids to settle to the bottom as oil, grease, and liquids — the scum later — float to the top. When the tank reaches capacity, the liquids lying on top of the scum layer flow onward into a series of porous pipes to a drain field prepared with gravel and other aggregate that helps disperse the liquid waste. The liquids slowly filter down through the soil as bacterial action breaks down the pathogens. By the time the liquid waste filters down to groundwater supplies, it is virtually sterile.
Meanwhile, the solids in the tank break down under the affect of anaerobic bacteria, creating a sludgy material that collects in the bottom of the tank. If the bacterial action is effective, these solid wastes are greatly reduced in volume as they break down.
When to Have Your Septic System Inspected?
The septic system should be inspected once a year, including as soon as the house is put on the market for sale. This will enhance the home’s value and avoid any liability issues that might result from a malfunctioning system. It is in the interest of a prospective buyer to insist that the septic system be inspected before they purchase the home if it has not been done recently.