How Your Septic Tank Works
What Is a Septic System Pump Used For?
A septic system pump is a device which empties the excess water and waste in order for the system to carry on working properly. Many septic tanks come with an automatic pump, which is also referred to as a sewage pump – this device can remove waste from your property. Many tanks will also require a pump to remove water in order to keep it more environmentally friendly. However, if a septic tank is not pumped on a regular basis, various problems such as bad odors and a severe environmental impact, will begin to occur.
Septic tanks are basically used as a waste disposal device in case the connections to a municipal system are unavailable, undesirable, or just too impractical. Septic tanks are built to be reliable and simple but also extremely efficient. A septic system will include a septic tank, in addition to a sewage pump tank – this has to be installed bellow the septic tank.
Sewage pumps are generally used for your home waste. They will remove all the bodily waste from a home, and carry it to a leach field. These are vital when a system is located lower underground than the plumbing lines. When it comes to installing a septic pump, the old tank can be left as is, until the construction is finished. Installing a pump will call for a tank, lines, a permit, and a pump tank.
Septic tanks do have to be emptied regularly, biodegradable waste will decompose because of the oxygen present. However, over a period of time, the tank will fill up and decomposition will cease. When waste has taken up over 35% of a tank’s capacity, it will have to be emptied. A septic pump will be used to empty this tank.
In order for one to know when they have to use their pump, a mastering stick will be needed. However, you will first need to measure the height of the inside of your tank. Then, with the help of this special stick, the level of waste can be determined.
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