Probably one of the most undervalued utilities of your home is your septic tank. It's constantly working, no matter the time of day or night. As long as you make a point to properly maintain your septic system over the years, it can work proficiently for up to 30 years. You first step should be to call a plumbing professional.
A professional will help you maintain your tank, which in turn will save you money. Once your system fails, those repair costs will significantly surpass what could have been much smaller preventative maintenance costs. In addition to the cost to fix the system failure, the unpleasant effects--pungent odors, soggy lawns, contamination of nearby wells and drinking water sources--can be scarring.
The first thing the professional will do is locate the system. They'll do this by going into the basement and checking the direction of the sewer pipes. Then they'll use an insulated probe to locate the underground pipe. Next, they'll probably dig through the yard, check connections (by flushing toilets and running water) and measure the scum and sludge layers.
Be sure to keep a record of all maintenance checks, septic pumping services in Chapel Hill NC, and permits required.
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