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Whats the difference between pumping and cleaning a septic tank?

April 26, 2017cleaning difference pumping septic tank

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Whats the difference between pumping and cleaning a septic tank?

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When choosing a company to remove solids from your septic tank, ask if they thoroughly clean the tank and remove all solids. Septic system performance will not be improved if the company simply pumps out the liquid and leaves the solids behind. Reputable companies flush removed liquids back into the tank to thoroughly agitate and remove settled solids. They also check the tank’s baffles to make sure they are functional, and clean the tank’s effluent filter (if installed). <> How much should I protect the area where the septic system will be before building my home and after the system is installed? Soil is the most expensive and important septic system component. As such, you should protect the soil in your absorption field from possible damage before and after installation. With few exceptions, all Indiana septic systems must discharge into the soil. To function properly, that soil must be natural and undisturbed, not compacted. Compacted soil cannot disperse and treat wastewater