The septic tank is designed to separate water and liquid matter from solid matter with the help of gravity. The solid matter settles to the bottle of the septic tank while the liquid matter floats above and is eventually drained away. This solid waste doesn’t just disappear and needs to be pumped out regularly. This ensures your septic tank isn’t burdened and overwhelmed by the accumulation of sludge at the bottom.

What do you need to know about septic pumping?

Septic pumping is one of the most important aspects of tank maintenance and must be done regularly. Here’s what you need to know about the process:

•    When to clean – A regular 1,500-gallon tank that serves a family of four will need to be cleaned once every four years based on your use. Smaller tanks need to be cleaned more often. The installer will tell you just how much times you need to do it.
•    How long does it take – An average tank can be pumped in around 25 to 30 minutes. The sludge is transported directly to an approved disposal site.
•    Do all septic tanks need to be pumped? – Yes, all septic tanks need to be pumped regularly in order to be efficient and useful over a long period of time.

How is it done?

•    The service providers will first measure the contents of the tank to determine how much sludge is present in it.
•    They’ll then drain the water carefully and use a high-powered pump in order to remove the sludge from the bottom.
•    This sludge is pumped into a tank on a truck and transported to the disposal site.

The septic pumping is done by professionals in this field so hire an experienced and licensed professional for the job.