Although adding bacteria to your septic tank can be beneficial, it is definitely not a substitute for a tank pump out. Most septic tanks do not require the addition of bacteria, except when there is a large presence of medication in the septic system through human waste.
Installing a septic system requires construction and operating permits issued by the local health department. We can obtain the proper permits for you, and will schedule a site visit by the local health inspector to determine whether the soil on your property is adequate for the project.
It’s important to understand that a septic system has nothing to do with the drinking water system in a home. The purpose of the septic system is not to make wastewater drinkable but to effectively dispose of it in a safe manner.
When buying or selling a home with a septic system, it is a good idea to have the system inspected. As a buyer, you need to know the condition of the system. As a seller, you want the potential buyer to know the same information.
When the septic tank is covered in water, pumping it out before the water recedes completely can allow the floodwaters and silt to enter the tank, filling it with mud and other debris.
So what exactly happens inside your septic tank? The heavier solids collect at the bottom and are contained in the tank, while the liquid sewage effluent flows out of the tank to the drainfield.
