Septic tank pumping, done by people who know your system
Solids build up in every tank. Pumping clears them out before they cause trouble in your yard or your house, across Dayton, Liberty, Crosby and Baytown.
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What septic tank pumping is
Pumping means a truck comes out, opens the tank and removes what has settled and collected inside. Wastewater from your home separates in the tank: heavy solids sink, lighter material floats, and liquid in the middle moves on. Only the liquid is meant to leave the tank, so the solids have to be taken out by pump truck from time to time.
On an aerobic system, pumping applies to the trash tank and the pump tank. The trash tank is where solids settle first. The pump tank is where treated water waits to be sent on. Both can hold material that needs to come out.
If solids are left to build up, they take up room the tank needs, and they can travel on to parts of the system that were never meant to hold them. That is why removing them on a regular basis matters.
Signs your tank needs pumping
Your system usually gives you hints before a bigger problem shows up. Watch for these.
- Slow drains
- Sinks, showers or toilets that empty slowly, or gurgle as they drain.
- Odors
- Sewage smells in the house or around the tank and yard.
- Alarms
- An alarm sounding on your system's control panel.
- Soggy ground
- Wet, soft or unusually green patches over or near the system.
Seeing one of these? Call us at (936) 258-3080 and we will help you work out the next step.
What to expect on service day
We find and open the tank
Our crew arrives with the pump truck and gets access to the tank lids.
The tank is pumped out
Solids and liquid are removed from the tank. On an aerobic system, that means the trash tank and the pump tank.
We explain what we see
Ask questions as we work. We are happy to walk you through what the tank looks like and what it means for your system.
The site is left tidy
Lids go back on and we leave the area neat when the job is finished.
Common questions about pumping
- How often should a tank be pumped?
- There is no single answer. It depends on the size of the tank, how many people live in the home and how much water the household uses. If you are not sure when yours was last pumped, give us a call and we can talk it through.
- Does an aerobic system need pumping too?
- Yes. Pumping applies to the trash tank and pump tank of an aerobic system. Regular maintenance helps you stay on top of it.
- Where can I find more answers?
- Our FAQ page section covers more septic questions, including rules that apply in Texas.
Need your tank pumped?
We serve Dayton, Liberty, Crosby and Baytown. Call or send a request and we will get back to you.