What Is Septic Pumping and Septic Cleaning?

The two terms are often used interchangeably, but there is an important difference between the two services. Let’s begin with a review of how the septic system works.

Waste and wastewater generated by your household travel through pipes and into the septic tank. There, the wastewater is readily ejected into the drain filter where the liquid effluent percolates through the soil for treatment. The solid waste remains in the tank where "good" bacteria breaks it down further, into sludge. Eventually, the septic tank will become full.

Septic pumping involves pumping out the sludge in the septic tank. Septic cleaning, meanwhile, is more detailed work and a more comprehensive job. In short, both services empty the tank but septic cleaning is more extensive.

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When to Schedule Septic Tank Pumping & Cleaning?

There is no knowing exactly when you will need a septic tank pumped because it depends on some factors. Obviously, if you are a large household with a small septic tank, then you will need more frequent service than a small household who has a large septic tank.

In general, you can go about two to three years before needing a septic pumping, but it really depends on the size of the septic tank, size of your household, and the condition of the septic system. If you do not know when your septic tank was last pumped, then schedule an appointment as soon as possible. It is much better to be safe than sorry.

When you schedule your septic cleaning with Septic Blue, don’t forget to ask the septic technician to give you an estimate of when you will need to schedule your next appointment.

DIY Septic Cleaning

A wastewater treatment system cleaning is no ordinary task. It involves special tools, equipment, and even a vehicle. Unless you have these requirements on hand, a DIY septic cleaning will end up being more costly than hiring a septic technician.

Plus, why get dirty when you can schedule an affordable appointment with Septic Blue? We have a host of coupons and discounts as well as regular promotional offers. Explore our website to take advantage of opportunities and don’t forget to ask our friendly representative for your free price estimate upfront.

Septic Blue is ready to schedule your convenient appointment or arrange an emergency septic pumping, and septic tank installation today. Our live representatives and dedicated technicians are on standby for your call.