Maintaining A Septic System
Septic systems are generally not given a thought until something goes wrong. Maintenance is one of the most important ways to keeping things running smoothly. Due to the importance of this system, it is essential that it be inspected regularly to ensure it is in the best shape possible.
Septic System Parts
Septic systems are more than a tank that collects the waste water. A drain field located nearby is connected to the tank by pipes. It is lined with gravel to allow the wastewater to trickle out and be distributed into the soil.
The tank collects waste water and separates it into three layers. The middle layer is water, the top is where grease collects, and solids are at the bottom. The waste water contains bacteria that breaks up solids, but not all solids are eliminated. This is why septic systems must be pumped out on a … Read More