Pumpouts & Maintenance of the Septic Tank
Why get your tank pumped and how often should you have it done?
When too much solid material accumulates in the tank over a period of years, it begins to wash out of the tank and into the drainfield with the normal liquid effluent. The solids clog the drainfield so that not as much effluent can be absorbed. As more solids flow from the tank, the drainfield will eventually not be able to absorb the liquid effluent and the drainfield will have failed. This is the most common cause of drainfield failure.
Getting your septic tank pumped has been likened to having the oil changed in your car. You don't do that when your engine has failed and pumping your tank when the drainfield has failed will not fix the problem. It is suggested that you have your tank pumped every 2 to 4 years on a regular maintenance schedule. Multichambered tanks need a more frequent pumpout schedule than the older single chamber tanks.
You call and talk to someone about any questions you have at. . .
(662) 233 - 4565
