A septic tank is where the wastewater of household sinks, bathtubs, showers, and toilets is temporarily held before it enters the drain field. The tank is a large, precast concrete box that has baffles that guide the flow of water into and out of it. Solid wastes settle to the bottom of the septic tank where they are partially decomposed by bacteria into a thick sludge. Lighter solids, such as oil and grease, drift to the top of the septic tank and float on top of the liquid sewage known as effluent. The tank has an exit baffle that prevents solids from flowing into the drainfield with the wastewater.
Busy Bee Septic and Excavating LLC your septic system is functioning properly, the liquid sewage that flows out of the septic tank is filtered through the drainfield before trickling back into the groundwater. The drainfield is an underground filtering and absorption system that is buried in the soil.
The drainfield
The Benefits of Professional Septic Maintenance
perforated pipes that control the gradual release of septic tank wastewater into the soil. The drainfield is a highly contaminated area of the yard that requires extensive monitoring and maintenance to ensure it works correctly.
Maintaining your septic system includes scheduling regular septic service to have the septic tank pumped. This procedure removes the accumulated sludge and scum that can lead to clogs, backups, and system failure. If your septic system requires pumping, make sure you schedule a professional with the proper equipment to do the job safely and quickly.
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