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Septic Tank Pumping Services in Clarksville, TN and the Surrounding Areas
Septic tanks require routine pumping and maintenance in order to function properly. Putting off this important task could leave you with a huge sewage mess in your house or yard. In Tennessee, septic tanks should be pumped out every 3-5 years. Contact the licensed installers at Combat Drain Cleaning and Septic Services for top-of-the-line septic tank pumping services with minimal mess, minimal hassle, and minimal disruption to your daily routine. We can also provide you with routine septic inspections to make sure your system is in perfect working order.
3 Easy Steps To Maintain Your Healthy Septic System
Proper septic system care involves regular pumping every 3-5 years and being mindful of what goes down the drain by avoiding flushing chemicals, grease, wipes, and hygiene products. You can protect your Leach Field by avoiding planting trees near the lines, driving over the top of the system or building porches, patios or structures on it.
How To Take Care Of Your Septic System
Items to NEVER Flush (Clogging Hazards)
- Baby Wipes, Flushable
- Wipes, Dude Wipes
- Feminine Hygiene Products
- Diapers
- Dental Floss, Hair, & Q-tips
- Cigarette Butts & Cat Litter
- Paper Towels & Facial
- Tissues
- Plastics, Bandages, & Condoms
Chemicals to NEVER Pour Down Drains
- Antibacterial Soaps & Cleaners
- Bleach & Strong Disinfectants
- Drain Cleaners & Solvents
- Paints & Paint Thinners
- Gasoline, Oil, & Pesticides
Kitchen & Miscellaneous Hazards
- Fats, Grease, & Oil
- Coffee Grounds & Food Scraps
- Remove Garbage Disposal
- Pharmaceuticals & Medicines
Our Technicians Are Licensed Septic System Installers
Septic pumping requires professional equipment to be done effectively and efficiently. Our technicians will arrive promptly at your Clarksville, TN home to address any issues you may be experiencing with your septic system. We’ll quickly take action and provide excellent septic service to ensure you never have to worry about the risk of a backups.
Signs Your Septic Tank Needs to be Pumped
Gurgling Sounds - If you hear gurgling noises in your drains when you when you use water in your home, it can indicate that the septic system is struggling to drain properly.
Slow Draining Fixtures - If your sinks, toilets, and showers are draining slower than usual, it could be a sign of a clogged or failing leach field.
Sewage Odors - A sewage smell in your yard or even inside your house is a clear sign of a septic system problem. This odor is often caused by wastewater backing up or gases escaping from a malfunctioning leach field.
Standing Water or Wet Spots - If you have pooling water or unusually wet patches around the leach field area, this could be an indication that the wastewater is not being absorbed into the ground and needs to be inspected by technician.
Backups in your home - In severe cases, a failing leach field can lead to sewage backups into your home's drains, toilets, and showers.
Know Your Septic Tank Levels
Normal Level - Liquid level at the bottom of the outlet pipe. This is the ideal operating level for a septic tank. It means the system is effectively separating solids and liquids, and the treated effluent is flowing out to the drain field as intended.
Low Level - Liquid level below the outlet pipe. This could be due to vacancy OR recent pumping OR be a cause for concern. Septic tanks are designed to be watertight. A drop in the liquid level (especially when the house is vacant) could be an indicator of a leak in the tank.
Overfull - Liquid level above the outlet pipe. This is a red flag and suggests a problem. Further investigation will be required in order to determine the cause. Potential causes could be:
- An Off-Grade pipe - not aligned correctly keeping effluent from leaving the tank.
- A clog in the outlet pipe - The pipe leading from the septic tank to the drain field could be blocked, preventing the effluent from flowing freely.
- A failing drain field - The drain field may be saturated or clogged, unable to absorb the treated wastewater.
- A collapsed pipe - A section of the pipe leading to the drain field could have collapsed, hindering the flow.
What Is A Septic System?
A septic system is commonly used in rural areas that are not connected to centralized sewer systems. It is an entire underground wastewater treatment structure that works by using nature and technology to treat household wastewater—from bathrooms, kitchens, and laundry—through a two-stage process: a holding tank called a Septic Tank for solid separation and a Leach Field (also called a Drain Field), for soil-based filtration.
A Septic Tank is a watertight, underground container that holds wastewater to allow solids to settle (sludge) and oil/grease to float (scum). These tanks can be concrete, fiberglass, plastic, or in some cases, home-made. In a “Healthy” system, natural bacteria lives in the tank and helps to break down the organic matter. This means the tank effectively separates solids and liquids so that effluent (liquid waste or sewage water) can be safely dispersed into the soil. A “Dead” system does not have bacteria. Without bacteria to digest waste, the sludge level rises, reducing the tank's capacity and causing premature filling.
We’re Committed To Providing Exceptional Service
At Combat Drain Cleaning and Septic Services, we strive to provide each and every customer with exceptional service from start to finish. We’ll listen carefully to your concerns and complete the job in a timely, precise manner, as if we were working on our own home.