Septic Tank Problems And how to solve them!
If you ask homeowners what specific care and maintenance they give their cesspit, the most common answer is to have it pumped. Some people have different beliefs when it comes to their personal wastewater treatments system. The cesspit helps maintain the health and safety of your home and the surrounding environment. It is responsible for recycling and filtering the wastewater so that you or other people in your area will not acquire diseases. The cesspit isn’t always the most desirable topic to have discussions about, but is a component of your property that should not be neglected. So, how much does it cost to have a cesspit pumped?
One of the methods of basic maintenance and care is pumping out your cesspit. The cesspit is where the wastewater dwells for a long while so that the solid wastes could settle and be broken down by the bacterial population. The primary treatment is done here before the pre-treated effluent is dispersed in to the soil absorption system.
The sludge accumulation in the cesspit depends on the usage of your household. The more people in your house, more wastes enter the cesspit. The actual usage of the drains, toilets, and sinks also affects the level of sludge. Over time, the sludge reaches a level that needs for it to be pumped out. There are homeowners who view cesspit pump outs as a time consuming and an expensive way to take care of your system. How much does it cost to have a cesspit pumped?
If there is a maximum of 2 people in your household, the cesspit should be pumped out every three years. If you have up to 5 people in your home, pump out every 2 years. If there are 6 people and above, you should pump out your cesspit yearly. You have to talk to your septic expert about the situation in your home so that proper pump out scheduling can be made.
It usually costs $125 to $400 USD to have your cesspit pumped out. But there are some areas that charge up to 300 USD or more. If your pump out schedule is every three years and you pay $150 for that, then you have to set aside only $50 a year. If you have to pump out your cesspit every 2 years with the same cause, then set aside $75. It is really pretty inexpensive for you to pump out your cesspit.
Before the pumping takes place, a thorough cesspit inspection should be done first. During the inspection, the septic expert will look at the soil absorption system for any signs of tire tracks or heavy foot prints. This a cause of damage to the cesspit because of soil compaction. The cesspit’s interior will also be inspected to view its contents. The bacterial activity inside the cesspit will also be measured to see if there is a high content of harsh chemicals. The cesspit will then be pumped up as the septic expert checks the water that drain back from the soil absorption system.
After the septic expert’s assessment, the septic expert will provide a report for you and will suggest any corrections with the way you use the system such as not having bikes or cars roll over the cesspit, not dumping tampons, napkins, wipes, or condoms into the system, and not using hash chemicals. The septic expert could also suggest the soil absorption system to be jetted, filters to be installed, and perhaps attaching a riser onto the cesspit to allow easier access for next time.
Not all septic professionals go through this proper process because they think that their time is too valuable to spend that much time and effort on just one cesspit. What they usually do is just run hose down the cesspit and suck the contents out. After that, they get paid and leave. It is much better if you ask the septic professional of the basic steps that they will do when they get to your property and finally pump out your cesspit. This is also to make sure of how much you have to pay with the complete service.
Pumping out your cesspit the right way can save you thousands of dollars. If you don’t do the proper maintenance your cesspit could possibly fail.
