Septic systems are actually miniature sewage treatment plants which were invented for use in rural areas. They are composed of a tank which collects the waste sewage as it flows from the home and a water exchange system to remove excess waste liquid. In some cases, there are multiple tanks which in systems that are designed to handle larger volumes of sewage. As the waste accumulates the solid matter settles to the bottom and gets broken down by bacterial action. The excess water rises to the top of the tank as it fills and flows out of the system through a series of field lines into the surrounding soil. This leeching of that water allows nature to reclaim the moisture back into the local water table after it has been filtered through the soils. Septic systems are actually very rugged devices and typically need little maintenance when everything is functioning according to plan. They usually require cleaning every couple of years depending on the size of the home and the out flow of the waste, but on occasion they can fail. For example, septic tanks are normally made from concrete and can break if driven over or the ground quakes. If the system leaks around the tank and the soils become saturated then the tank could shift and break.
In some cases the field lines could become compromised causing the system to backup into the home. All of these are good cases for you to call an expert in Septic Tank Repair in Seaford DE. Selecting your contractor could be a little confusing when you know very little about septic systems. For example, will you need the whole system removed to fix the water saturation around the tank? In many cases the only way to know for sure is to have the contractor come out and inspect the system. Thankfully, most of them prefer to visit the site and assess any damage before committing to a solution. Click here for more information.
