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Are bacterial/chemical septic tank treatments a substitute for routine pumping?

April 26, 2017bacterial chemical pumping routine septic tank treatments

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Are bacterial/chemical septic tank treatments a substitute for routine pumping?

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No. While treatments can improve the bacterial action in the tank, they will not deal with the bacterias waste (sludge) or the greasy layer that forms on the top of the tank (scum). These layers need to be removed every couple of years by having your septic tank pumped.