Most houses in rural or off-the-grid areas have septic systems that collect and treat wastewater instead of sending it to the public sewer system. These septic systems need regular cleaning and pumping services to avoid plumbing problems, environmental pollution, and diseases. A knowledgeable septic tank service company can inspect and clean your drains, pipes and septic system for you. Keeping your drains clean, operating efficiently and in good working condition can extend the life of your septic system.

The Importance of Hiring Professionals for Septic Cleaning

A septic system consists of a water-tight, underground container that holds your household waste. Solids that go down the drains, such as cigarette butts, tampons, and condoms, settle to the bottom of the septic tank forming sludge. The liquid wastewater, called effluent, exits the septic tank and flows into a drain field (a shallow, covered excavation made in unsaturated soil). The drain field accepts and treats the wastewater as it percolates through the soil. Microbes in the soil help to break down any remaining sewage and water.

Regular Septic services include inspection and maintenance, pumping and cleaning, and the repair or replacement of baffles. You can help keep your septic system in tip-top shape by limiting how much water and waste you use. Install water-conserving fixtures, such as low-flow toilets and faucets with showerheads that regulate the amount of water used. Planting grass and flowers around the septic tank helps to protect the ground from surface runoff. Don’t dump hazardous chemicals or waste into the septic tank, septic system, or drainfield. Chemicals that are poured down the drain or garbage disposal, such as oil-based paints and solvents, may clog the septic tank or drainfield.

Miller’s Septic Tank Cleaning
224 E Liberty St, Wooster, OH 44691, United States
330-521-3599