If your sewer or septic system is in need of maintenance, contact Pathmaker Plumbing, Charlotte’s premier plumbing specialists.
A septic system can effectively accommodate your household wastewater for years, provided you keep it adequately maintained. A neglected septic system, on the other hand, will contaminate groundwater, posing an environmental threat and potentially polluting drinking water. A septic system is deceptively simple.
A septic system has four main components:
A pipe from the residence A septic tank A drainfield Soil
HOW A SEPTIC SYSTEM WORKS
Your household wastewater exits the home from a pipe leading to the septic tank. It then enters the septic tank – a subterranean, watertight container usually made of concrete, polyethylene or fiberglass. The septic tank holds wastewater long enough that solid waste materials drift to the bottom of the tank and lighter materials like grease and oil float to the top. The solid materials then partially decompose. The wastewater exits the septic tank and is discharged into the drainfield for further treatment. There the wastewater percolates into the soil, which further treats it by removing viruses and bacteria.
PREVENTING BUILDUP
To prevent the buildup of scum and floating sludge in your septic tank have it periodically pumped and inspected. It is also important that you prevent the drainfield from becoming overloaded with too much liquid. When a drainfield is overloaded it will flood and cause sewage to overflow into plumbing fixtures. You need to seek the services of professional plumbers to see to it that your septic system is in top condition. Pathmaker Plumbing can serve all your septic tank needs to ensure you receive many years of use from your septic tank.
A properly maintained septic system will save you money; the cost of regular inspection and maintenance is far less than that of replacement of an entire system. A poorly maintained septic system will lower your property value and leave you vulnerable to legal liability. Safe treatment of sewage protects your property and the environment. With more than 4 billion gallons of wastewater a day discharged below the ground’s surface in the United States it is important that you do your part to ensure your septic system is functioning properly. Pathmaker Plumbing can aid you in doing just that.
DETECTING LEAKS
Pathmaker Plumbing can also aid you in detecting leaks in your sewer system. Sewer leaks can contaminate nearby soil and groundwater.
Sewer leaks can result from a number of reasons, including:
- Soil slippage
- Loss of foundation due to a washout
- Tree root invasion
- Flooding
- Sewage backup
A poorly maintained sewer system or septic tank can cause significant damage to your home and property if not dealt with promptly in a professional manner. Contact Pathmaker Plumbing in Charlotte for all your sewer and septic system needs.
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