Tips & FAQ
How does a septic tank work?
The septic tank is a large box that is commonly made out of polyethylene
or precast concrete. Everything flows into the tank through the inlet baffle and into the middle section of the tank. Here, the bacteria that live in the tank break down the waste and it separates. Three layers form in the middle section of the tank. Organic solids form a crusty layer of "scum" at the surface of the tank. Inorganic solids form a layer of "sludge" at the bottom. The main purpose of the septic tank is to provide a place for all the solid wastes that leaves your house to accumulate. In the tank the solid waste can be dealt with by pumping / cleaning your system. If the solids are not removed from the system, the solid layer thickens and the "clear water" middle layer will be contaminated with solids which will then leave the outlet baffle and flow into the drainage field, destroying your entire septic system.
or precast concrete. Everything flows into the tank through the inlet baffle and into the middle section of the tank. Here, the bacteria that live in the tank break down the waste and it separates. Three layers form in the middle section of the tank. Organic solids form a crusty layer of "scum" at the surface of the tank. Inorganic solids form a layer of "sludge" at the bottom. The main purpose of the septic tank is to provide a place for all the solid wastes that leaves your house to accumulate. In the tank the solid waste can be dealt with by pumping / cleaning your system. If the solids are not removed from the system, the solid layer thickens and the "clear water" middle layer will be contaminated with solids which will then leave the outlet baffle and flow into the drainage field, destroying your entire septic system.
For your convenience Mr. Septic process all types of payments Debit cards, E-transfer, Cash, Master card, Discover or Visa. If someone is home we collect payment at the time of the pumping service. If no one will be home customers sometimes leave a check in an agreed upon location or pay online
using an E transfer.
using an E transfer.
How do I keep my septic system working properly?
- Have your septic system pumped and inspected at least every three years.
- Don't dispose of household hazardous wastes (paint thinner, paint, oil, gasoline, etc.) in sinks or toilets.
- Keep other household items out of your system (diapers, baby wipes, wrappers, feminine products, cigarette butts, garbage of any kind).
- Use water efficiently. Reducing water usage reduces the load on your drain field.
- Plant only grass over and near your septic system. Roots from nearby trees or shrubs might clog and damage the system. Also, do not apply manure or fertilizers over the drain field.
- Keep vehicles and livestock off your septic system. The weight can damage the pipes and tank, and your system may not drain properly under compacted soil.
- Keep gutters and basement sump pumps from draining into or near your septic system. And very important, keep surface runoff and subsurface runoff away from the septic tank and drain field.
- Check with your septic contractor before using additives. Commercial septic tank additives do not eliminate the need for periodic pumping and can be harmful to your system.
- Locate your septic tank and drainfield. Keep a drawing of these locations in your records.