The A1 Septic Service is one of the most important parts of your home’s plumbing system. Keeping up with routine maintenance through cleaning and pumping helps extend the life of your septic system. It also prevents clogs and other costly repairs. Regular septic tank pumping removes solid waste and prevents odors.
Choosing A1 Septic Service for Your Septic Tank Needs
When wastewater flows into your septic tank, solid waste settles at the bottom and lighter materials float to the top. Over time, these solids build up and reduce the available space for new wastewater. Without proper maintenance, this can cause wastewater to overflow the drain field, leading to clogs and environmental contamination.
Septic tank pumps remove the accumulated solid waste and scum from the septic tank, allowing it to function properly and prevent odors. Regular maintenance also helps ensure that the bacteria in the septic tank remain balanced.
How often septic tanks need to be pumped depends on the size of your septic tank and your family’s plumbing usage. In general, a single person with a 1,000-gallon tank will need it pumped every nine to 12 years, while a five-person family will need it pumped every two to three years.
A common way to keep track of septic tank pumping intervals is by using a sludge level measuring stick. This is a simple tool that can be purchased from most home improvement stores and allows you to measure the depth of the sludge layer in your septic tank. It’s also a good idea to inspect the baffles at the inlet and outlet of your septic tank to make sure they are intact.
A1 Septic Service
7300 Imeson Rd Jacksonville, FL 32219
(904)764-6600
