Septic Tank Pumping in FRESNO, CA

Why is My Septic Tank Backing Up?

Getting your septic tank pumped is the best way to asses the health of your septic system. When we open the tank and pump it we get a better understanding of whats going on in your system. Are there roots in the tank? Is the hang down clogged? Does water flow freely from the house to the tank? Was the tank overfull? Is the leach line overfull? These are questions we find answers to when we pump the septic tank. 

Septic tanks can get backed up for a few different reasons. Pumping your tank every 3-5 years is the best practice to keep your septic system healthy. When the time between pumping exceeds this range, the amount of solids built up in the tank can cause some problems. When the tank becomes too full of solids, they can make their way out of the tank and into the leach line or drain wells. Solids in the drainage system contribute to the growth of a bio mat in the soil which greatly reduces the ability of the leach line or drain well to percolate water back into the ground. If your septic tank is backing up repeatedly over a short period of time the issue could be that your drainage system is in failure and additional drainage will need to be added. 

Roots are also a very common reason why septic systems start backing up. Tree roots seek out septic tanks and leach lines because of the moisture. Trees planted too close to a septic system can cause major problems. Roots can clog pipes or completely fill entire septic tanks over the years.