What is a septic tank?
Buildings that have poor drainage or are not connected to the mains sewage system will usually have a septic tank system.
This is because a septic tank is an efficient and safe way to dispose of wastewater. It comprises of an underwater sedimentation tank of a fairly simple design, usually made from fibreglass, plastic, or concrete.
By biological composition and drainage, the septic tank is able to treat waste water from household plumbing which is produced from bathroom, kitchens, the drains and other household water from clothes washing etc.
Why do septic tanks need emptying?
Not cleaning or emptying a septic tank can have a detrimental effect on the environment because if it is left for a long period of time it can become so full that the sewage will seep out into the drainage field causing a major health hazard. Also waste that builds up can damage a septic tank system which will be very costly in the long run.
Why is it important to hire professionals to empty septic tanks?
Ask yourself is this a job you are equipped to carry out and the answer is probably “no”.
You might think the DIY option is cheaper but to avoid risks to the health of you and those around you, hiring a professional who has all the right equipment to do the job is really the only option.
A professional septic tank emptying consists of proper disposal of the wastewater that has been pumped form the tank. For example, a septic tank specialist will have access to a treatment centre where the waste can be treated safely. Not getting rid of this properly could prove extremely dangerous.
Another reason to get the job done professionally is that it will take less time in the long run. You have to ask yourself whether you really want to spend a day or more pumping waste from a sewage system – and then of course finding somewhere you can dispose of it. Also, you might think doing it yourself is a more affordable option but that is not necessarily the case. If you haven’t got the right equipment to hand, you’ll have to hire or buy it and that could cost thousands of pounds.
Have we convinced you? As a reputable company with years of experience in septic tank emptying, we can easily do the job for you with the minimum of inconvenience, so why not get in touch? You can find all our contact details any more information you need by visiting our septic tank emptying page.