Septic Tank Cleaning
When your septic tank needs cleaning, call a professional septic tank pumping service to do the job. Never attempt to clean a septic tank yourself, or allow a non-professional to attempt to clean your system. Septic system cleaning can be a dangerous business as it may expose the cleaner to unhealthy pathogens that thrive in a septic system. Never stick your head in the void space of your septic system to check it; decomposition of septic waste materials generate methane and gases that cause oxygen to be pushed out of the system. Consequently, breathing in these fumes can cause you to pass out or even die from exposure to them. Our licensed, professional septic tank contractors are trained and equipped to safely clean your septic tank system.
Periodic septic tank cleaning is important for the proper working of your septic tank system. Your septic tank needs to have a significant amount of liquid space in its tank so the waste that gets dumped into it can break down unencumbered. Unfortunately, if your tank begins to fill with sand, silt, gravel, or any other solid objects, the water is displaced, causing disruption of the breaking-down process. If your tank is allowed to remain too full for long, you could risk permanently damaging your leach field, a very expensive septic tank system replacement.
To extend and protect the life of your septic system, make sure you have it professionally cleaned on a regular basis. Also, watch what you put into the tank in between cleanings (obviously human waste and anything you would eat or drink is okay) as well. Avoid putting chlorine bleach in your tank as it will kill the beneficial bacteria that must exist in your septic system for it to work properly.
Blog Post provided by: Atlanta GA Septic Tank Cleaning Specialist
