Septic Tank Services
Septic tank pumping, maintenance, repairs, and replacement are specialized services offered by many local Roto-Rooter locations. To find out if your local Roto-Rooter provides septic tank services, please click here to find your local Roto-Rooter page then check the local page information for mention of Septic Tank services.
Septic tanks are self-contained sewage maintenance systems, usually for rural homes not connected to municipal sewer systems. Every toilet, sink, and laundry drain empties into the underground septic tank in the backyard. Liquid waste is dispersed into the septic system’s underground drain filtration lines while solid waste sinks to the bottom of the tank itself. Over time, a tank fills up and must be pumped out, on average, every 3-5 years. When a septic tank is full, it may overflow into your yard or cause sewage to back up into household drains until the septic tank is pumped out.
Septic Tank Pumping
Many Roto-Rooter locations have specially equipped pump trucks to remove all the waste from your septic tank and haul it away to a licensed waste receiving center to ensure it is safely and legally processed without risk to the environment.
Roto-Rooter can also locate your septic tank’s lid, which must be opened so that a pump hose can be pushed inside the tank before the vacuum truck can suck out the waste from your septic tank. The septic tank lid is usually several inches below ground and it may be difficult to find unless its location is marked with a stake or utility flag.
Maintenance & Repairs
Roto-Rooter locations that provide septic tank pumping service, may also provide septic tank maintenance and repair services too. Roto-Rooter follows all local plumbing codes and environmental laws when it comes to septic tanks. Since these are specialized services, be sure to check with your local Roto-Rooter location about which septic tank services they offer in your community.
Pay Attention to These Symptoms
Homeowners with septic tanks should be aware of common signs that are symptomatic of septic tank problems:
- Slow...