Every homeowner with a septic tank should ensure that it is pumped and cleaned on a periodic basis. The frequency of septic tank pumping varies based on several factors, but every three to five years is typical. A septic tank inspection by an experienced septic system professional will reveal whether your septic tank is due for pumping and cleaning.
Regular septic tank pumping and cleaning will help ensure that it continues to work efficiently and effectively and provides your sewer-septic professional the opportunity to notice any potential problems before they get too big and lead to expensive repair work or replacement. It is important that the tank is not allowed to get too full as when the water space is reduced it begin to break down waste less efficiently.
When it comes to septic tank cleaning it is definitely advisable to have a professional come in and do the job for you. Cleaning your septic tank is not a do-it-yourself job. Septic tank cleaning and pumping takes training and experience along with the proper equipment to do the job correctly and safely. Not only is it likely that you will do an insufficient job and potentially damage the tank, but it can also be very dangerous.
When the waste products begin to decompose in your septic tank they give off dangerous gases such as methane, which build up and forces the oxygen out of the tank. Any kind of work on the tank, including cleaning it, can expose you to these gases and breathing them in could cause serious injuries or death. This is why it is essential that you never put your head inside the tank when checking for problems or for any other reason. Professional septic system contractors know how to protect themselves against the risk while performing a thorough septic tank cleaning and pumping.
