Every three years, at a minimum, professionals should be hired to pump your home’s septic tank. However, what many people don’t know is that there is, in fact, a perfect season for scheduling this service. For a plethora of reasons, pump your septic system in the spring.
Risk of Overflow
During the warmer months of spring, snow left over from the winter melts. There’s also a lot of rainfall. While many people are happy to see the end of winter, this can bring serious problems for a septic system that hasn’t been pumped on schedule. Due to all that rain and snowmelt, the water tables underground tend to become elevated compared to other months of the year. Removing all the nasty sludge and particulates in your septic system can allow it to better contend with an elevated water table. This way, you’ll be able to avoid the risk of overflow, which can be a nightmare to deal with in your home.
Simplified Maintenance
Another reason to choose the start of spring as the time to pump your septic is that it will be far easier on the technicians. Cold weather can certainly be dangerous for anyone outside. Beyond that, the freezing that occurs outdoors and in and around your system can cause complications that make maintenance much more difficult. Waiting for the spring thaw will certainly make maintenance far simpler.
Drain Field Performance
One of the most important elements of a septic system is the drain field. The drain field is how wastewater is eliminated by your system naturally. This is done by sending wastewater into this area, also sometimes called the leach field, where it’s then filtered through your soil and safely deposited back into the earth. Pumping in the spring can help increase drain field performance by eliminating the solids in the tank that can restrict the free flow of wastewater into the drain field.
Avoiding Future Costs
Pumping your system in the spring is also the optimal time to help ensure you avoid future costs related to your unit. Pumping your septic system is relatively cheap compared to the much higher costs related to repairing a damaged septic tank, drain field, and more. Pumping at the right time and performing other routine maintenance can help prevent the need for such repair work further down the road.
If you live near Winston-Salem, NC and need help with septic tank pumping, hire our company, Straight Flush Septic, for the job. We have years of experience pumping septic systems in the area and have made scores of customers happy with our quick, efficient, and cost-effective service. Call us today to schedule your service for this spring.
