Keeping a septic tank clean is a lot easier than dealing with the consequences of an overflowing septic tank. It’s therefore vital to choose the right cleaning option and schedule. With that in mind, here is a quick guide to septic tank cleaning in Kalamazoo.
The basics of septic tanks
At a fundamental level, septic tanks are pretty simple. Sewage waste goes in. It gets separated into liquids (fat and water) and solids (sludge). The liquids can already flow through pipes easily. Bacteria break down the sludge so that it can also flow through pipes.
The treated sewage then exits the septic tank through a drain pipe into a drain field. The soil in the drain field continues the cleaning process. Ultimately, all that is left is clean water. This can safely drain into the groundwater supply.
Why do septic tanks malfunction?
In principle, a septic tank should be able to run indefinitely. In practice, it’s very easy for a septic tank to become clogged up. There are two main reasons for this. Firstly, people can put non-biodegradable items down the drains. Children and even teenagers may do this without realizing the implications. Even some adults (e.g. guests) may not know better.
This issue can only really be solved with education. As a part of that, however, you may need to educate yourself. For example, some sanitary products are described as flushable. In reality, however, some break down far better than others. It’s therefore highly advisable to do thorough research before you buy any of these products.
Secondly, the bacteria may not do a thorough job of breaking up the sludge. There are various possible reasons for this. The standout one, however, is that many common household cleaning products are extremely toxic to the bacteria. Obviously, as the bacteria are killed off by the chemicals, the septic tank becomes less efficient.
The effect of this may not be immediately noticeable. Over time, however, the pipes will become coated with sludge. As they do, their effective diameter will shrink. This will make it harder for the sewage to exit and lead to issues such as leakage, clogging, and backups.
Septic tank cleaning in Kalamazoo
There are basically two ways you can perform septic tank cleaning in Kalamazoo. The first is the retroactive way. This is when you have your septic tank pumped out and cleaned. Basically, you’re undoing the damage which has already been done.
The second is to use our Septic-Free Regular septic tank treatment. This works by helping to increase the level of bacteria in your septic tank. Keeping the level of bacteria high allows the sludge to be broken down effectively. This means that your septic tank will keep on running smoothly without the need for pumping out and deep cleaning.
As the old saying goes, prevention is better than cure. It’s also more affordable and convenient. You can have Septic-Free Regular septic-tank treatment delivered right to your door. Then just add it to your septic tank when you need it. You’ll always know how much it’s going to cost to treat your septic tank and you’ll always know that you can have the treatment when you need it.
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