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Scum and sludge build up in a septic tank is normal, but needs to be handled in a timely manner. Septic tank cleaning should be done every one to three years to rid the tank of all the buildup. There are situations where septic tank cleaning should be done every year. In homes that have garbage disposals or a large amount of inhabitants, the tank should be cleaned yearly because these factors add tremendous amounts of solids to the system. Failure to clean septic tanks within this timeframe can result in the drainage field lines becoming plugged and this is an expensive problem.
What to Expect During a Routine Septic Tank Cleaning
The best way to ensure the job is being done right is to hire a professional to clean out the septic tank which is accomplished by pumping and flushing from the tank into the pumping truck. The tank should be emptied through the man hole and only the manhole. Any other opening used to empty the septic tank could damage the baffles of the tank and prevent solids from entering the drain field. The baffles should always be inspected during a routine cleaning of a septic tank to ensure that they are working and placed properly.
Things to Know
Septic tanks are an important part of a home or building to keep in working order. Stay ahead of the game by regularly cleaning and maintaining your septic tank. Contact the professionals at SES to make an appointment for septic tank cleaning in Fairfax County, VA.
SES is one of only three businesses to be licensed as a Responsible Management Entity. Loudoun County Virginia was the first in the Nation to establish requirements for an RME based on EPA recommendations. SES manages several communities required to have an RME.
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