FAQs

The septic tank will resume normal water level soon after being pumped. The purpose for having your tank pumped is to remove sludge that will, if not routinely removed, ultimately lead to system failure. As soon as you flush a toilet, take a shower or do laundry, you are again sending water into the septic tank.

Not usually. However, there are exceptions. Once again, following a suitable pumping schedule can make the difference. You may need to take off work or arrange for a friend or relative to be present at the time of the pumping if you are having difficulties with your system. On the other hand, a well maintained system

Since we cannot always guarantee same day service, it is always better to schedule routine pump outs than wait until you are having problems with the system. Usually we can pump your septic tank within a day or so. Sometimes we can get to it the same day, if we have a truck available in your area

You would think that all septic companies would be pretty much the same, but that is not the case. Believe it or not, not all companies dispose of, or recycle the waste they haul according to EPA regulations. These illegally operating companies may charge a slightly lower rate for their services and make more profit, but

No. Let’s say you have your septic tank pumped every 3 years at a cost of approximately $395 per pump out. This breaks down to about 36 cents per day to maintain and prolong the life of your septic system. In most cases that is less than a penny a flush. That doesn’t include water

One instance in which the addition of bacterial additives might be helpful would be when there are significant amounts of medications entering the septic system through human waste. This would be rare, such as you might find with septic systems where one or more resident of the home is on a number of prescription medications or

No. Actually, in 99% of septic tanks, adding bacteria is not necessary since bacteria occurs naturally in properly working and maintained systems. There are some exceptions, mainly due to the overuse of anti-bacterial soaps, disinfectants, laundry detergents, bleach and sanitizers. These products kill bacteria in the septic system, so we suggest limiting their use. We also suggest

Your options depend on a number of factors. First of all, you should always have the septic system pumped out regularly. If you still have problems after having the system pumped out, have your septic professional check for trouble with the tank, the secondary treatment system, (i.e.: leach field, leach bed, sand filter, etc.) and the

Signs of system distress include: Gurgling sounds in your plumbing Toilets and sinks draining slowly System backups Black or gray water coming from your home’s outlet tile discharging into a creek or ditchCertain areas of the yard are wet, possibly with standing black or gray water Foul sewage odors noticed in the house or outside *BE SAFE: If

Yes. If you have a system that is failing, an improperly working leach field or drainage area, a smaller than standard system or a system overstressed by the use of a garbage disposal, it may be necessary to have the system pumped more frequently. High water conditions may also mean more frequent pumping, at least until