Fort Wayne Septic Pumping Service

Most people never give much thought to what goes down their drains and into their septic system, until a problem is happening. If you have a septic system, it is important to know the basics. Generally, simple things can keep it in working condition longer.

Because septic systems are designed to separate solids from wastewater, problems will occur if they get into the clear wastewater part of the system. On the whole, if this happens, it will clog and cause it to stop working. When this happens, this will result in backups into the house, standing sewage in the yard, or other unpleasant issues.

Maintaining your system protects the health of your family, your neighborhood, and the environment. When septic systems fail, untreated wastewater is released into the environment where people live. Undeniably, if people come in contact with untreated human waste, it can significantly pose health risks to the people exposed to it.

Not to mention, untreated wastewater can contaminate nearby wells, groundwater, and drinking water sources. Overall, it is important to ensure your system is functioning properly to avoid harmful effects.

In general, if your septic hasn’t been pumped for a long time and you are experiencing a backup in your house, it might be time to get your septic tank pumped.  For example, if the tank is full it could cause a backup. Basically, the solids and liquids need a place to go, so they will backup if there is no more room in your tank. Although this may be true, there are also other problems that can occur not related to the tank needing pumping, but we can diagnose those issues when we see the system.

There are many reasons to maintain your septic system properly. Overall, one main reason most people should maintain their system is the money involved. In fact, failing septic systems are expensive to replace. Generally, it costs $25,000 to $45,000 to replace a failing septic system with a new system.

There are some simple do’s and don’ts that you can follow to help maintain your septic system. By all means, read the tips below or click here to read other ideas.

As a matter of fact, gravity systems need to be maintained. At the moment, if an existing standard gravity system fails, its replacement will likely be more complex and costly. With this in mind, homeowners have a tremendous stake in assuring their standard gravity septic systems last as long as possible. Because of this, it is important to take care of the system.

An alternative on-site sewage disposal system is any system other than a standard septic tank. Overall, properties developed today tend to pose more problems for sewage disposal. Generally, lots are smaller, drainage is poor, slopes are steeper, and there is less usable soil.

For that reason, on-site sewage systems, previously designed only for the disposal of sewage, must now also treat (purify) the wastewater to a minimum standard prior to disposal.

With this in mind, because they are more complex, they require more maintenance. Moreover, the Allen County Board of Health now requires homeowners to contract with a certified maintenance specialist to perform maintenance on their alternative sewage disposal system.

Septic systems are one of the most important parts of a home. For this reason, if the septic system is not functioning, your home can quickly become unlivable.  Because of this, if there is a problem with your septic tank or septic system, please call a professional to fix your problem. We have daytime and evening emergency services.

You can call us when you think it is time for your septic to be pumped. We will schedule you within a few days of your call or work with you on a date in the near future that will work for you. We will pump your septic and give you an idea of when you should call for your next maintenance.