Septic Tank Cleaning Services to Prevent Costly Repairs and Replacement of Your Septic Tank

by Mason Whittaker Contructor

A septic tank receives liquid waste from toilet flushes, and traps all solid matter, turning it into a sludge. This sludge is then allowed to safely exit to underground dispersal areas known as drain fields. It is an underground sewage storage system used by households that do not have access to the local sewer system. Septic tanks enable residents in areas without access to a local sewerage system to dispose of wastewater in an efficient and safe manner. It is typically composed of one or two tanks as well as a set of drainage receptacles known as leach drains. The septic tank is divided into two sections, one of which allows wastewater to enter the leach drains and the other which keeps solid waste in the tank.

Sludge is formed when semisolid and solid waste in household wastewater settles to the bottom of the septic tank and is broken down into less harmful substances by bacteria. Any greasy waste floats to the top of the wastewater, aiding in the breakdown process by trapping air. Once free of sludge and scum, the wastewater is routed through a series of pipes before being disposed of into the drain field via leach drains. The gravel in the drain field absorbs some of the wastewater and keeps it from overflowing into other areas of the property. Because accumulated sludge and scum cannot pass through the leach drains, it is vital to perform septic tank cleaning on a regular basis to remove build-up and ensure that your septic tank continues to function properly and efficiently.

Your septic tank gives signals when its time to clean

The septic tank's accumulated sludge must be pumped out every 2 to 5 years, or when the sludge occupies 30% of the tank's volume, depending on the volume of waste it handles. However, if the septic tank is smaller and serves a larger number of residents, septic tank cleaning may be required more frequently. When your septic tank needs cleaning, it will emit an unpleasant odour, or your sink will clear slowly. It may also collect liquid waste, and you may notice rich soil surrounding the tank.

A procedural approach to septic tank cleaning

Failure to clean the septic tank can cause outlet pipes to become clogged, resulting in high repair and replacement costs. Solo Resource Recovery provides septic tank cleaning services while adhering to the highest waste cleaning standards. Solo Resource Recovery's septic tank cleaning regimen includes pumping out the septic tank bottom, hosing and scarping down, and cleaning. Solo's septic tank cleaning crew works in a systematic manner. The crew will locate your septic tank, remove the lid, and use a gauge to determine the thickness and volume of sludge that has accumulated in it.

Septic tank cleaning services by Solo Resource Recovery

The crew uses specialized tools to empty the tank and dispose of the waste safely. After cleaning, the team will thoroughly inspect your septic tank to ensure that all damages have been repaired and that it is functioning properly. After that, the septic tank is refilled with water and sealed.

Solo Resource Recovery provides the following under its septic tank cleaning services among others:

Internal and external cleaning and repairing of septic tank
Removing and killing tree roots attempting to grow in the tank
Water jetting and water blasting of the walls and baffles
Drain cleaning of blocked pipes to and from grease traps
Repair and maintenance of all components of the grease trap
Hydrated lime treatment to restore the pH balance of the septic tank
Grinding of grease trap lids that are no longer fitting correctly

Thorough cleaning and repairs of septic tanks

Solids are prevented from flowing out of the septic tank and clogging the pipes by septic tank baffles. These allow solid waste to settle into the tank's bottom and form sludge. To function properly, septic tanks require an inlet baffle and an outlet baffle. Solo's septic tank cleaning crew also inspects your septic tanks baffles for any problems and makes any necessary repairs or replacements. A septic tank also has the main lid with two inspection openings on either side. It is important to keep the septic tank covered with a tight-fitting lid to prevent odours from escaping. In some cases, a custom checker plate concrete lid bolted over the septic tank can be provided.

Solo Resource Recovery disposes of septic tank cleaning waste in an EPA-approved facility where it is treated to avoid contamination, and the resulting solid waste is composted or discarded in accordance with EPA guidelines.

Solo offers septic tank cleaning services in. Melbourne, Adelaide, Pottsville, Frankston, Mornington, and other Australian cities. Medical waste, commercial waste, industrial cleaning and shutdown, geotech and pavement investigation, and council waste service are all services offered in various parts of Australia also