2 Plumbing Problems That Professionally-Performed Septic Tank Inspections Can Help Reveal

It is imperative for businesses that rely on a septic tank system to treat the waste coming from their plumbing drains to ensure that their tanks are properly maintained. Proper maintenance keeps the tanks and the entire waste disposal system working properly for an extended period. One of the critical things that has to be done in this regard is routine inspection of septic tanks. Routine inspection helps assess the general condition of the tank so that issues that need fixing can be identified. Here's a look at what some of those issues are.

  1. Excessive buildup in the tank. The wastewater that goes into septic tanks separates into three layers; namely, scum, sludge and effluent. Scum comprises lighter-than-water elements, including oils, fats, and grease that stay afloat in the tank; sludge is the heavy, solid waste that settles at the bottom of the tank; while effluent is the residual water that drains out of the tank into the leach/drain field. By design, scum and sludge accumulate in the septic tank over time and they can occupy a significant amount of space, resulting in a considerable reduction in the tank's capacity to accommodate more waste coming from your commercial building. A septic tank inspection can indicate scum and sludge levels, helping businesses to know when it is time to pump out the tank. Pumping out of septic tanks helps create space for taking in more wastewater.
  2. Physical damage to the tank. External factors like soil movement, tree root intrusion and movement of heavy vehicles and machinery above the ground below which a septic tank has been installed are some common causes of physical damage to septic tanks. Having your commercial septic tank regularly inspected will help ensure that dents, holes, fractures, and other forms of physical damage to your tank are identified and repaired before they can result in bigger problems, like wastewater flooding on your property. Thanks to advances in plumbing technology, plumbers can now use devices like video cameras to inspect the interiors of septic tanks. This ensures quick and accurate detection of trouble spots before they can lead to costly repairs, thus helping your business save both time and money.

Clearly, making sure your commercial septic tank system is routinely inspected will help you minimise plumbing problems down the line. To make sure the inspections are properly carried out, you should always enlist the services of a professional plumber.


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