Thursday, February 20, 2014

Septic System Inspection Services Offered By Washington Septic Tank Pumping Company Protects Buyers

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.

Waste flushed from the home into tanks includes both solid materials and water. The water passes into the drain field eventually. Much of the solid material is also broken down by bacterial action. However, some of the materials will not break down and remain in the chambers, forming a scum layer floating on the water and a layer of sludge which sinks. Unless removed regularly, a buildup can lead to system 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.

Homeowners who do not inspect their system on a regular basis make a big mistake. Waiting until a problem develops in flushing one's toilets is a mistake. While the plug in the main line can be removed, the damage that is done in the drain field is much more difficult to reverse.

The services of a Washington septic tank pumping company protect the property owner. With proper service, tanks should last many years. Owners who neglect their system may endanger the health of their neighborhood and face major repair costs due to a damaged drain field.




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