What Should The Pumper Do When Pumping Out A Septic Tank?
Note: Our technicians/pumpers are also trained on repairs, maintenance, and septic installations. Therefore, part of our pump out job is to visually assess the tank(s) and let the property owner know if they see any potential problems before pumping out the system. • Note the liquid level of the tank in relation to the tanks outlet pipe. This can tell if there is either a tank leak or might indicate an obstruction or problem with the pipe to the drain field. • Pumping the tank from the tank ports, not from the clean outs. • Watch for back flow from the tanks outlet pipe. (Significant backflow indicates a problem.) • Pump the tank(s) thoroughly and loosen the sludge in corners of tank(s) if possible. • Note to see if Ts are intact on inlet and outlet side. (Helps prevent solids from getting into pipe lines.) • Dont clean the tank walls. (Its good for septic tanks to have natural habitat bacteria.) • Dispose of waste at a licensed, registered waste disposal site. Its worth it to pay a sm
