Septic tank emptying: everything you need to know
Most of us are aware of the process of filling a septic tank. Of course, other types of waste also end up in your septic tank; it's not just the leftovers from yesterday's lunch. The wastewater from your dishwasher and washing machine, along with the water from your showers and sinks, usually also enters your septic tank, making for quite the cocktail! However, improper septic tank maintenance can cost money, followed by discomfort and unusability. So, it's important to get it emptied in a timely. Why is septic tank emptying necessary? Every septic tank has an outlet, a pipe that exits the tank and usually leads to a drainage field or soakaway system. It's a system of pipes with perforations or slots that enables septic tank waste to safely seep into the ground without posing a pollution risk. Your septic tank doesn't treat the waste; instead, it separates it into three layers: The enticingly named "scum." The barely bearable ...