Septic systems are wastewater treatment systems that are commonly used in rural homes or homes with large property lots. They are also used in areas where public sewage is impractical. Waste water from your household flows through drain lines to a septic tank. It is stored and separated. The solid stays in the tank for bacteria to break it down and then decompose the waste. Clean water is absorbed into the ground and becomes part of the natural water cycle.

Why cleaning is necessary

The fact that septic tankseptic tanks are installed underground; you will never be sure what is going on inside them. However, there are some warning signs that the septic may not be functioning as required. When lines feeding your septic tank are clogged or backed up, you will experience another sign, which is an odor. On the other hand, when lines from the septic tank to the drain fields are obstructed, then you will experience a lot of surface water on the drain field. These warning signs should give you a cause of concern, and they should not be ignored.

Warning signs

When you neglect these warnings or avoid septic tank maintenance, these waste systems can fail. Their failure is a huge threat to your health and that of the neighbors. Also, if they clog or overflow, the environment will be compromised. All forms of water, lakes, groundwater, and streams alike become polluted. Moreover, when septic tank system fails, it becomes very expensive to repair them.

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