Monday, February 24, 2014

Septic System Inspection Services Offered By Washington Septic Tank Pumping Company

By Rae Patricio


Real estate transactions often require several different types of inspections. These may be required by local law or by lenders. One of the systems often requiring inspection is the one responsible for disposing the sewage created on-site. A Washington septic tank pumping service offers this type of inspection. In addition to inspections that take place with real estate transactions, units require regular checking and servicing.

The drains in a home carry waste into the chambers for separation and digestion by bacteria. Water forces liquids in the system to the drain field. Bacterial action helps to reduce the solids to a smaller volume, creating more liquids. The waste that does not break down remains in the chamber until it is pumped out of them. However, if allowed to build up too much, it may pass into a drain field and cause failure.

Most modern tanks provide two chambers. Solids are collected in the primary chamber with liquids passing to the second one. In the second chamber bacteria continue to break down any solid material passing through for further protection of the drain field.

Baffles are installed to stop solids from passing from the chambers into the drain field. They reach below the top layer of solids, allowing liquids to pass. Over time, buildup of the solid materials in the chamber decreases its working volume and may allow solids to pass.

Unless they make regular inspections, the first sign of a problem many homeowners note is a toilet that does not flush properly. Solid materials may have formed a plug at the entry to the system. While servicing at this point can restore the operation of plumbing, it does not reverse any damage to the drain field.

A Washington septic tank pumping service provides valuable help in keeping these systems working correctly. They are designed for many years of service if proper care is provided. Neglecting the system endangers the health of community residents. Failed systems lead to costly repairs of leach lines and devalue one's investment in real estate.




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