Septic systems are important sewage/wastewater treatment options for homeowners in Lakeland, FL, and throughout the state. More than 2.6 million septic systems are used in Florida, with local health departments issuing thousands of permits every year for new systems and septic repair projects.
Lakeland Septic Company has been helping our customers keep their septic systems in top shape for more than 15 years. We know firsthand how routine maintenance of your home’s septic tank can prevent unexpected backups and the mess that comes with them.
We’d like to share some information about septic tank pumping and cleaning, one of your septic system’s most important maintenance tasks.
What Happens During a Septic Pumping?
Brief overview of what we do when performing a septic tank cleaning:
• First, we locate and gain access to your septic tank.
• Using commercial-grade equipment, we empty the tank’s contents.
• We rinse the tank so we can inspect for cracks and other dangers.
• Finally, we seal the lid with mortar or screws if there is a riser present.
How Often Should My Septic Be Pumped?
We normally recommend that you have your septic tank pumped out every three to five years, depending on the age of the system and the number of people living in your home. (You can get more information about pumping time frames on our blog.)
Pumping and cleaning your septic tank regularly will prevent heavy buildup in the tank, which can damage your drain field and lead to expensive repairs.
The Lakeland Septic team is fully trained to completely pump out your septic tank and leave the work area as close to perfect as possible. If the system has an effluent filter, we’ll also clean that.
No matter who installed your septic tank or what kind of tank it is, we have the experience to clean it safely and correctly. We can also diagnose any problem you’re having with your tank or other parts of the septic system.
