Roto-Rooter Septic Tank Service

Some of the benefits of a modern septic system are that it produces no pollution, lasts indefinitely if used and maintained properly, costs much less per household than a treatment facility does, and recharges local water tables.

Your septic drainage field should not have any odors. If you detect them, it may be a sign that the field needs to be repaired; however, it may be a problem with pipes or drains. In either event, the system needs to be inspected and the type of needed repair identified.

In order to make sure there’s enough space for the wastewater to properly “percolate” and be distributed through the soil, there needs to be enough soil (usually 3 ft below it). If the soil isn’t deep enough, a distribution pump may be needed to run the wastewater into the drain field.

In industrial plumbing, the biggest part of the job is cleaning and fixing pipes and drains. Plumbers pull out credit cards, keys, false teeth, bullets, hair, feminine products, and a lot of other gross things.

Did you know that septic tanks should be pumped and serviced every 3-5 years? If it's been over 5 years since your last service date or you are experiencing any issues, contact a professional to take a look at your septic tank.

One of the biggest differences between sewage pumps and traditional sump pumps is that sewage pumps are able to pass solids up to 2 inches. Also, once installed (either in the septic tank itself or a separate pump chamber), sewage pumps run automatically.

So what is the best way to prevent a septic system failure? Be vigilant about maintaining it. The system should be inspected annually and pumped every three to five years. In addition, avoid excess water use and watch what you put down your drains and toilet.

Septic tanks are equipped with devices such as baffles or sanitary tees. These provide several levels of safety, helping to ensure that settling occurs, that solids are retained, and that venting is provided.

Did you know that septic systems rely on bacteria for treatment? While this may seem counterintuitive, the bacteria are actually required to digest the contents of the tank and turn them into liquids and gases.

Sewers can be crowded, busy places. Here are a couple of flush facts that may interest you: In a lifetime, the average person spends 1,100 days on the toilet and uses around 62,500 sheets of toilet paper.

If you begin to notice that drains are draining more slowly, and your toilets are suddenly flushing a lot more sluggishly, then you need to have your septic tank serviced. Another indication that servicing is needed is if liquids are pooling or slowly seeping along the surface near the tank.

For some, a septic system can be a way to keeping themselves “off the grid”. For others, it’s simply their only option if they don’t live near a public sewer line. Either way, installing them correctly and maintaining them properly is essential to their usefulness.