A well-maintained septic system is essential to keep your home and family healthy. However, a lot of homeowners tend to take their septic tanks for granted. Many don’t know that regular septic tank cleaning is necessary for proper functioning and preventing issues like backups and contamination of the groundwater.
Septic tanks need to be pumped out regularly to remove sludge and scum layers that build up inside the tank over time. A full septic tank will not be able to absorb wastewater from your house, which could cause drains and toilets to back up. Additionally, septic tank waste can also contaminate the groundwater and pose a health hazard to your family.
A Seasonal Guide to Septic Tank Cleaning and Maintenance
One of the most common signs that it’s time to get your septic tank cleaned is a foul odor coming from your drains or yard. This is due to the buildup of hydrogen sulfide gasses inside your septic tank. This gas is formed from the breakdown of organic matter, such as sludge and sewage.
Another sign that your septic tank needs to be pumped out is the presence of standing water in your yard or near your septic tank. This is a sure sign that your septic tank is overflowing and cannot hold more waste.
Miller’s Septic Tank Cleaning will use a special device, known as a Sludge Judge, to measure the depth of the sludge layer in your septic tank and determine when you need to have it pumped out. After determining that your septic tank is clogged or overflowing, the septic tank experts will empty it by inserting a large hose through a manhole into the septic tank and vacuuming out all of the contents of the septic tank. The waste is then transported in a sealed container and disposed of according to strict environmental regulations.
Miller’s Septic Tank Cleaning
7257 Old Rt. 39 NW Sugarcreek, OH 44681
(800) 827-6808