Found in many rural areas where public sewer lines are either not installed or currently in use, domestic septic tanks are an essential component of many homeowners’ plumbing systems. However, should you own a septic tank, you must keep it well-maintained, ensuring it is emptied routinely by a septic tank professional, to prevent water and waste from overflowing into your garden. We take a closer look at how best to empty your septic tank, highlighting the key signs to be aware of, should you believe your tank is beginning to overflow.

Identifying Issues

If you’re starting to worry your septic tank may be full and in need of emptying, there are several vital signs to be aware of, after all, your septic tank is directly responsible for gathering all the soap suds from the shower, as well as food waste, debris and run-off from dirty dishes, a combination of bad smells can begin to build over time. If your tank isn’t emptied routinely, the smells will start to permeate throughout your property, and at this stage, the issue will no doubt be brought to your attention.

Checking Your Drains

Another clear sign of an issue with your septic tank is slow drainage. If there are no obvious signs of blockage within your drainage system, but they are still slow to clear, this is often a sign of a full septic tank. You should carry out routine checks on your drainage system to ensure there are no blocks or clogs in the system.

Assessing The Area

Should the grass or greenery surrounding your septic tank appear more luscious than usual, there’s a strong chance your septic tank is leaking, therefore allowing water to seep into the earth.

In similar terms, when your septic tank is full it can start to overflow, which will result in pools of water forming around your tank. This is a clear sign it has to be emptied immediately.

Hiring A Professional

Once your septic tank is full, you will need to have it pumped by a professional to ensure it is kept clean. Different factors will influence how often your tank should be emptied, including; the size of the tank, the size of the home, the number of occupants and the level of household waste. A septic tank professional can help ensure you have your septic tank emptied routinely, providing you with an estimated pumping schedule based on these factors, to help prevent overflowing in future. Hiring a professional to clean or empty your septic tank is essential for several reasons, not only will they have the appropriate tools and skillset to perform the job effectively, but they will also be able to dispose of the waste safely and responsibly.

If you’re looking for reliable and reputable domestic septic tank emptying in Cornwall or Devon, choose Aqua Rod (South West) Ltd. With a team of qualified local drain contractors and the equipment required, you needn’t look further for a comprehensive drain maintenance service. Contact us today.

Published by: David Parkes on: February 15th 2022