When it comes to maintaining a septic tank, a few services come to mind. One of these services is septic tank pumping, which is often used interchangeably with the service called septic tank cleaning. Unfortunately, many homeowners fail to distinguish between septic pumping and septic tank cleaning, despite a significant difference between the two. In this article, we will discuss the differences between these two services and some signs that may indicate the need for septic tank cleaning. If you would like to learn more, please don't hesitate to call. Rooter Septic Services today.
Septic pumping is the process of removing liquid and solid waste that accumulates near the top of a septic tank. The goal is to clear up space and keep it from overflowing. By removing the solid waste at the bottom of the tank, you also help the beneficial bacteria break down any new solid waste that settles to the bottom of the septic tank more easily. The process of septic tank pumping is straightforward. A large hose is inserted into the septic tank, which pumps out all excess liquid and solid waste into a tanker truck. This is different from septic tank cleaning. Let’s see more about it in the following section.
Septic cleaning is similar to septic pumping, as both wastewater and sludge are removed from a septic tank. The primary difference, though, is that a septic cleaning is a more thorough process in which the septic tank is completely emptied and cleaned. This is better for your septic system, as it removes any minor risk of sludge or solid waste causing a blockage in your home. This differs from pumping a septic tank, which only removes a portion of the sludge.
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