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What is a Septic Tank?

     There are many variations and types of septic tanks but the concept of how they work is always the same. As seen below the sewage comes from the house through the inlet pipe. Once the sewage enters the tank it begins to settle based on the density. Accumulating in 3 distinct layers scum floats on top, Sludge sinks to the bottom and wastewater floats in the middle. As sewage enters the tank it forces wastewater out the outlet through baffle. The outlet baffle is vital to the operation of the tank because it allows the wastewater to exit and leaves the scum and sludge in the tank. As time passes the scum and sludge accumulate inside the tank and eventually will begin to exit the outlet damaging the leach field or clog the inlet pipe coming from the house. This is why pumping the tank is crucial to the longevity of your septic system.      

What is a leach field?

       Every leach field is designed specific to the size of the home and the percolation rate of the soil. But the principle is the same. After the water leaves the septic tank through the outlet it enters the distribution box, where it is equally distributed to each leach line. The leach lines allow the water to slowly absorb into the ground. New York state allows several different products and methods to accomplish this process. The conventional system uses pipe with small holes laid in a long trench that is backfilled with crushed stone. The length and quantity of lines is determined by the number of bedrooms in the house and how fast the soil can absorb water(Percolation Rate).       

Why is my lawn wet over my leach field ?

 There are a couple different reasons a leach field may be wet

  • The size of the system has not been designed large enough to absorb the amount of    water your family is using. New York State provides engineers with a estimate on          how much water a home will use based on the number of bedrooms in the house          and the perc rate.
  • The weather can also have a large effect on a leach field. Excessive rain and snow          melt can saturate the soil around the leach lines causing the water to surface.   
  • The most common reason is from lack of maintenance. If a septic tank has been            neglected the sludge will begin flowing through the leach field lines. As the dirty            water absorbs into the soil around the leach lines it will begin to clog the soil                  slowing the absorption rate. This is known as bio-mat, As the mat thickens the              water will rise to the surface instead of absorbing into the ground.     

 Residential and Commercial Septic Tank Pumping 

  • Residential septic pumping
  • Commercial septic pumping
  • Grease trap cleaning
  • Pump & Lift Station pumping 

Pump Your Septic Tank Periodically

Make sure that your septic tank is pumped periodically to remove the accumulation of sludge and scum. Get in touch with us to learn more about our services.

No matter how large your commercial septic tank system is, you can rely on our experienced technicians to pump it efficiently. We always take pride in the work we do.