Knoxville Septic Tank Service

In a typical septic system, there is a chamber wherein wastewater enters through. Right in the reservoir, the solid sludge settles at the bottom, and the scum floats to the top. Water passes through the chamber with the scum in it to another chamber where solid waste further ends at the bottom. And finally, the excess water moves out to the drain field. The waste is decomposed anaerobically throughout the process. A functioning septic tank will function efficiently, and on the flip side, a septic tank that is not properly maintained will not perform well. As such, the septic tank should be pumped every three years to prevent it from getting full and overflowing.

Common issues associated with septic tank includes:

• Detached dividing wall: This occurs when the septic tank splits into two separate compartments. There is a high tendency for one chamber to trap the sludge thereby resulting in a system failure.
• Overflowing tank: An overflowing septic tank shows that the drain field is unable to remove water and there are issues with the drain field.
• Wall corrosion: This occurs when hydrogen sulfide gas is trapped in one or all the compartment tanks.
• Root: Since the septic tank produces wastewater, it's common for plants to grow. The roots of large plants in the tank can cause extensive damage.