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A septic tank is usually made from concrete or plastic, and it’s how we keep harmful chemicals and waste from entering into our water supplies. When we flush water down the pipes in our kitchens, bathrooms, toilets and laundry rooms, this water often flows into a septic tank. The role of the septic tank is to safely contain this wastewater and direct the waste into the sewage networks.
When water flows into a septic tank, the heavier waste will settle at the bottom, and any oil, fat or grease will float to the top. This forms a 'scum bucket' to help keep the smell contained and allows the bacteria to work faster. This wastewater gets digested by good bacteria which turns into sludge. It can then be repurposed as sewage water that flows into nearby absorption trenches. This helps to keep the wastewater away from our homes and our drinking water supply!
As you can imagine, all of this sludge and scum gets stored under your home, so there will come a point where you’ll need it cleaned out. This is exactly what happens in a septic tank pump out. During a septic tank clean, a truck will suck out the scum, sludge and any wastewater from your tank so it runs smoothly again.
If you’re looking for septic tank pump out services for your home or property, iseekplant has thousands of contractors listed online to help you find the best service based on your situation and budget. You can find septic tank pumping hire all over Australia in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra, Darwin, Perth, Adelaide and rural areas.
To an untrained eye, it’s not always easy to see when you might need septic tank pumping, but there are a few signs to look out for:
How septic tank pumping is conducted depends on your property, the size of your tank, and how full it is already. Here at iseekplant, we’re experts at finding you the best price, no matter how big or small your septic tank clean out is likely to be. First of all, someone will inspect your septic tank and ensure it is working to satisfactory standards. During this time, the contractor should identify the inspection hatches to speed up the emptying process. If your septic tank is particularly full with solid materials, the contractor may have to dig around your tank in order to remove the lid completely. You’ll then be assigned a truck suited to the precise size of your septic tank - taking ease of access into consideration, for example how close your septic tank is to the nearest road. Your septic tank will then be inspected for any damage that may have occurred since your previous pump out. Once given the all-clear, your septic tank will likely be sealed up again ready for work! You may need another septic tank pump out anywhere between two and six years after your last, depending on how many people live or sue your property and the type of waste you wash into your drains.
Ultimately you decide whether or not you need septic tank pumping, however, there are definite warning signs that indicate you’re long overdue a septic pumping. If you don’t pump your septic tank, you could end up with raw sewage backing up into your home or backyard. This can happen when your sewer drain blocks, causing health risks due to parasites and bacteria - not to mention the financial cost of cleaning up the spill safely. Also, high levels of solids can damage pumps and block filters if septic tanks are left unpumped, which can be an expensive and time-consuming problem to fix.
The cost of septic tank pump outs can vary depending on the location of the septic tank, the size of the septic tank and how often the septic tank has been checked in the past. It is for this reason that we recommend getting in touch with iseekplant so we can find you the most competitive prices. We compare heaps of suppliers in your local area to find the best deal based on your project specifications.
Contact the iseekplant team by calling 1300 691 912 or emailing [email protected] to connect with the best septic tank pump out suppliers. Alternatively, you can use our Get a Quote tool for quick and competitive quotes.
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