Although you hear it often, Grease trap cleaning is not something that you can do on your own. The process is dangerous and requires specialized equipment that only professional septic tank pumpers have access to. Septic tank pumping removes the sludge and floating waste from your septic system. It is a necessary part of septic system maintenance that helps prevent the septic tank from overflowing into your house and contaminating the groundwater in the drain field.

It is common for homeowners to wonder how often their septic system needs to be pumped. The general recommendation is every two to five years, but the actual schedule depends on a number of factors. Whether the septic system is big or small, how many people live in the home and what kind of things are put down the drains all affect how quickly the tank fills up with solids and scum.

The Environmental Benefits of Proper Septic Tank Pumping

To get an idea of how much solid waste is in your septic tank, use a long stick to lower it all the way to the bottom of the septic tank. Then, look for a dark strip of sludge at the bottom of the tank or a layer of scum that is about 6 inches thick. The more solids and scum in the tank, the more frequently it should be pumped.

Once the service technician locates your septic tank, they will expose the lid and set up a large hose connected to a truck that functions like a vacuum cleaner. The hose is then inserted into your septic tank to begin extracting the contents. It only takes between 15 minutes and an hour to complete the job.

Busy Bee Septic and Excavating LLC
114 Houston St, Maybrook, NY 12543, United States
(845)294-5771