How should my septic tank be pumped? Does it need to be cleaned too?
In Arizona, the year that your septic tank was installed can have a big impact on how the tank is pumped and cleaned. Over the years there have been many different styles of tanks installed, differing not only in materials but also how many lids are on the tank and how many compartments the tank is divided into. Regardless of how the tank is constructed or designed, the proper way to pump a tank is to pump it from the largest available opening which will usually be an 18″-24″ diameter lid. The confusion over pumping or cleaning a septic tanks comes in because some companies will...
Read MoreHow do I know I am having my tank pumped from the right opening?
This can be difficult to ascertain without seeing the system but there are several guide lines that we ourselves use to determine what to look for. By knowing what year the tank was installed we can determine what style to look for dating back to about the 1950′s. This means less time spent exposing the tank, thus a lower labor cost.
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