Day: April 19, 2019

Most conscious septic tank owners know that their system needs regular maintenance pumping to remain healthy. The average time frame is every three to five years. What you may not know is what the process is during a maintenance pump. The most important thing is to select a professional company. They should be licensed, bonded, and insured for your septic pumping. Training in proper procedures is mandatory. This helps to keep your system fighting fit! You need to locate the septic tank first. If you have been in your home a while, you likely know where your tank is. If not, locating the tank is usually a simple process. In most areas, you can obtain a map from the Environmental Health Department free of charge. If this is not possible, most companies will locate the tank for you for a small fee. The tank lid must be dug up to pump it. The company will also do this for you for a fee. Make sure to ask about these fees before your appointment. When the technician comes out, he will check the level of the liquid first. Once the lid to the tank is open, they will check to make