Country septic service has septic tank cleaning, pump out and maintenance services to suit your budget and septic tank sizes. We specialize in the collection and treatment of septic waste, aiming to remove, recover and reuse the maximum amount of waste with minimal environmental impact.
What is a septic tank?
A septic tank is an underground structure that uses biological decomposition and drainage processes to treat wastewater produced by bathrooms, kitchen drains, and laundries.
Septic tank problems
Septic tank issues may include:
- Overflowing tank
The tank should ideally be no more than two-thirds full. - Excess of scum and sludge in tank
If solid scum and sludge are not emptied, the build-up will cause pipes and absorption trenches to be clogged up. - Water flows too quickly into tank
Liquid effluent enters the tank too quickly before helpful bacteria have a chance to work. This forces solid contaminants into the system, polluting the holding tank and clogging up the absorption field. - Harmful toxic chemicals
Helpful bacteria in septic systems may be killed when harmful chemicals like bleaches, oils, solvents, pesticides and household cleaning products enter the system.
How healthy is your septic system?
Signs that your septic tank is unhealthy and may need cleaning services include:
- The smell of rotten egg-like gas
- Dark green grass growing on or around absorption area
- Toilet or drains are slow to clear
- No septic tank maintenance has been done for the past 12 months
Why septic tank maintenance is important?
Sewage and effluent produce disease-causing microorganisms and parasites. It is important to ensure the safe disposal of these contaminants to protect your health and safety.
A pump out service is required before sludge levels reach 30 percent of the total volume of the tank. Country Septic Service’s septic tank pump out services can help dislodge the entire system before serious septic tank problems occur.
Periodic septic tank pumping out can:
- Prevent sewer drain blockages
- Avoid discharge of raw sewage
- Eliminate bad smells
Septic tank pump out cost factors
There are a few factors that influence septic tank pump out cost, such as:
- Size of tank
- Location of septic tank
- Inspections
Tailored septic tank maintenance
We offer tailored septic tank pumping services, maintenance and inspections to keep your septic tank operating at optimal levels. Country Septic Service can conduct a full check of your septic tank and drainage fields to ensure everything is working properly. Our specialist fleet of trucks and operators are fully-certified and compliant with all local laws.
Before septic tank emptying
Country Septic Service can schedule regular septic tank inspections to keep your septic tanks working at optimal levels. The inspection hatches should be located and identified to hasten the septic tank emptying process. If a major amount of solids have accumulated, the tank lids may need to be removed completely. Minor digging may be required to uncover the lids and complete the process.
Septic tank pumping out
Country Septic Service has a variety of trucks to fit your needs. Depending on the size of your septic tank and the distance from the road to your tank opening, the time taken to complete the septic tank pump out may vary. Depending on your usage, your septic tank may need a pump out once every 3-5 years.
Cleaning the septic tank after pump out
Once your septic tank has been emptied, our operators will re-examine your septic tank for any damages or issues. Repair and advice will be dispensed if necessary. Your septic tank will be re-sealed once all maintenance has been completed.