Last Update: Thursday, January 12, 2006 Change: None - Original Post
General Maintenance
It is essential your RSF be inspected and maintained on a regular basis. This will help catch most problems before they harm the system. The state and local officials require periodic system maintenance.
SEPTIC TANK PUMPING
Wastewater from buildings first enter into the Septic Tank. Heavy solids settle to the bottom where bacterial action produces digested sludge and gases. Lighter solids that float, such as grease, fats and oils, rise to the top and form a scum layer. Sludge and solids that are not decomposed remain in the Septic Tank. These solids must be removed periodically by pumping the tank. Septic Tank pumping is only one aspect of RSF maintenance, but it is the first line of defense for your RSF and should not be neglected.
The average pumping service interval recommended by the Health Department is 1-3 years. However, this interval depends on the Septic Tank's size and the amount of solids; oil and grease are put down the drain. A more frequent pumping schedule may be necessary depending use.
Knowing the location of your Septic Tank and Recirculation Tank will save you time and money when it is time to have them checked or pumped. Current code requires newly installed tanks to have access lids at the surface.
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