Septic System

Complete Septic System Pumping, Repair and Replacement in

Angels Camp, CA

Septic systems are more than just holes in the ground: Through careful design and helpful bacteria, they efficiently break down waste and slowly release it into the ground. This process is actually safer and more environmentally friendly than conventional sewage systems!

Bacteria are the true workers of septic systems. When waste flows from your house or business and into a septic tank, anaerobic (“oxygen-less”) bacteria break the waste down into three distinct layers: grease on the top, water in the middle, and sludge at the bottom. The middle layer of water, known as “effluent,” takes up most of the tank’s capacity. Through the tank’s design, this watery effluent gradually drains into the nearby ground or “drain field.”

As the process leaves behind sludge and grease, however, septic tanks need regular pumping to stay functional. If too many of these layers build up over time, the bacteria won’t be able to do their job and the septic tank may overflow.

Septic System Maintenance

Septic systems need regular pumping as solids build up. Without this regular septic pumping, these systems can overfill and cause backflow inside your home or business, resulting in serious plumbing problems and potential health hazards—and may require septic replacement. Most home septic systems only need pumping once every one to three years, depending on their size. Large septic systems, such as those connected to large buildings, can sometimes go longer. In any case, the capacity of your septic tank usually determines how long you can go between each pumping. Tanks and pools are usually pumped once they reach about a third of their capacity.

Angels Sewer & Drain Service Repair & Maintenance

For more information on our septic pumping services and certifications, call our licensed team today!