Homeowners that properly maintain their septic system year in and year out will have a system that is functional for decades. Its key to ensuring longevity that your septic system is regularly maintained and does not go unnoticed. Any homeowner should understand the basic components that your septic system is made up of and the importance of regular maintenance and pumping. Before one can truly understand how important their septic system is, they must first know the different components of the home's septic system is comprised of.
Pipe The pipe connects your household water to the septic tank.
Septic Tank This is a container that is buried in the ground. It is generally made from concrete and is watertight. Its primary function is to separate the wastewater and solids, then break down the solids and pass the wastewater to the drain field. The solids that are not broken down remain within the septic tank until it is pumped.
Drain field This is where the wastewater is directed after it leaves the septic tank. When the drain field has too much liquid, it floods, which results in plumbing back-ups.
Soil When the wastewater makes it way through the drain field, it seeps into the soil around it, which is the last step in the treatment and disposal process.
Importance of Regular Septic System Pumping
One of the primary reasons a septic system fails is because it is ignored and not regularly pumped. Dangerous pollutants, such as viruses, bacteria, phosphorus and nitrogen build up when the tank is not emptied over a period of time. A properly functioning system will remove these pollutants. In addition, when a septic system is pumped regularly, water resources are protected and the spreading of disease and infection is prevented. When your system is not regularly pumped, there is the chance of contamination of the groundwater, which further poses a risk of contaminating drinking water. Additionally, when septic systems are properly maintained, homeowners save money as septic systems and the components are expensive to repair when issues due to lack of maintenance do occur.
"The lack of education in homeowners is the most common reason why septic issues occur." Stated Brian Summers with Superior Septic Services, a experienced septic company in Snohomish, WA.
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