Why Your Septic Tank Needs Professional Cleanings
The No. 1 reason why your septic tank needs professional cleanings is for your safety. While the idea of cleaning a septic tank is relatively straightforward, you should never attempt to open, clean, or enter a septic tank yourself. As solid waste is digested by bacteria and microbes, various gases form as byproducts, including methane. Methane gas is highly flammable and can be set off by any type of igniter, such as static electricity. Plus, many of the fumes created inside the septic tank are toxic when inhaled.
As a full-service provider of septic tank services, the technicians with Jones Plumbing & Septic Tank Service are certified and trained to effectively and safely clean all types of septic systems. Proper safety equipment and tools are used during each job, which keeps our technicians and customers safe.
Benefits of Regular Septic Tank Cleaning
Don’t worry! When we say regular cleaning and pumping is necessary for all septic systems, it doesn’t mean septic cleaning is needed as often as you vacuum the living room. Instead, most septic systems need a professional cleaning every 3 years to 5 years. Call Jones Plumbing & Septic Tank Service today to schedule a septic inspection and our professional technicians will let you know how often your system should be cleaned. In the meantime, here are three major benefits of having a septic tank cleaned on a regular basis.
1. Protect The Property & Value
Though the focus of a septic tank cleaning is on the tank itself, these regular appointments provide a boon to the drainfield and by extension, the property itself. Signs of a drainfield failure usually include excessive green patches of grass or a perpetual soggy or swampy part of the landscape. The cost to repair and replace the drainfield can quickly exceed thousands of dollars, while the surrounding landscape generally also requires repair. If left unrepaired, the value of the property will begin to decline.
2. Odors & Smells Stay At-Bay
The pesky yet unknown odor you’ve started to notice will disappear after professional septic tank service locals rely on for an odor-free environment. Odd odors and smells happen from time to time, but if a smell becomes part of everyday life, it can be due to a septic tank that has reached capacity. Broken and leaking plumbing, including the septic tank itself, can also be a source of odors as sewage seeps into the ground.
3. Enjoy Free-Flowing Drains
Without excess solids building up in the tank, wastewater is able to freely flow down the drains and out of the home or business. A full septic tank can cause a drain to back up, to which reaching for the plunger is generally ineffective. If the drain backup does clear after using a plunger, it usually becomes clogged again after a short amount of time since the wastewater is unable to enter the tank.
What Happens When A Septic Tank Isn’t Cleaned?
Calling Jones Plumbing & Septic Tank Service for septic tank pumping when needed help you avoid a host of issues both for your home and the surrounding areas. To schedule a septic tank cleaning, call us today!
Health Hazards
Along with the health hazards posed by attempting to clean a septic tank yourself, not cleaning the tank is problematic for occupants of the home or business. The fumes and gases released by a septic system may cause bacterial and respiratory infections if inhaled over a prolonged period of time. Contact with sewage backups, a common sign it’s time to call one of the septic tank companies, such as Jones Plumbing & Septic Tank Service, can cause gastrointestinal issues and other serious illnesses.
Environmental & Water Pollution
A leaking septic tank can cause untreated wastewater to seep into the surrounding ground and groundwater. Since many homes rely on in-ground wells for potable water, contamination from wastewater can render a water source undrinkable. Ground contamination from sewage can also stunt the proper growth of plants, shrubs, and trees, affecting the appearance of the landscape.
Potential Plumbing Problems
Blockages and clogs do more than create a stink in the home or business. They also strain the pipes and other plumbing components, setting the stage for a possible cracked and/or burst pipe. If this happens, a home or business owner faces the expense of repairing or replacing the septic system along with any affected plumbing components.