Lakeland Septic Company of Lakeland, FL, specializes in commercial septic tank pumping, which is the #1 maintenance task for business facilities that rely on a septic system. Here’s how timely tank cleaning will benefit you.
How Often Should Commercial Tanks Be Pumped Out?
Several factors will determine the optimal pumping schedule for your company’s septic tank. Every three to five years is “standard” for commercial septic tank pumping, but your schedule might be more or less frequent depending on:
- The size of your septic tank
- The expected volume of waste sent to the tank
What Happens During a Commercial Septic Tank Cleaning?
Our technicians use industry-grade equipment to remove sediment that has built up in your septic tank since the last time it was pumped. If ignored, this buildup can grow to the point that it causes major damage to many parts of a commercial septic system, including the connected drain field.
Along with cleaning out the tank, we do a general inspection that covers the inlet and outlet pipes, filters, baffles, grease trap, the septic tank itself and other parts of your system. We take note of the amount of sludge that’s been added to the tank since the last cleaning and use this knowledge to recommend when future cleanings should happen.
When we perform commercial septic tank pumping, we know you want minimal disruption to your business operation. We’re discreet, fast and thorough, but never hasty.
Emergency Commercial Septic Tank Cleaning
Lakeland Septic prides itself on fast response times for septic emergencies. What constitutes a septic emergency? Anything that indicates a leak, damage or major malfunction within the system.
When a septic tank is neglected, it won’t be long before you know about it. If problems are allowed to progress, you could be facing a temporary shutdown of your facility and, consequently, your income. Additionally, if sewage contamination begins spreading from a neglected tank, local health departments may get involved with fines and penalties.
Signs that tell you to schedule immediate commercial septic tank pumping include:
- Wet sections of ground above or around the septic tank and drain field
- Unusually beautiful grass and foliage growing only over the septic system
- Strong sewage odors inside or outside your facility
- Multiple sink and tub drains running slowly or backing up
- Toilets that don’t flush efficiently or overflow
In addition to an overloaded tank, the above signs may indicate some type of serious damage to one or more components of your septic system.
Septic Tank Inspections
A licensed inspection of your commercial septic system can save you thousands of dollars on repair work by spotting problems before they get out of hand.
Our inspectors provide general safety inspections as well as more specific inspections when evaluating damage and performance issues. We inspect:
- Septic tanks
- Drain fields
- Lift station pumps and alarms
- Drainage pipes
- Filters and baffles
- Grease traps
and all other parts of your commercial septic system.
Call Your Septic Tank Pumping Experts
Lakeland Septic has served the greater Lakeland business community for more than 15 years. We provide complete septic tank cleaning, all types of system repairs, component replacements, inspections and installations.
Learn more about how we can help your business by calling (863) 738-0504. You can also get in touch with our handy contact form.