You likely have a septic tank since they are used by almost one-fourth of American households, especially if you own a home in Haywood County, NC. Maintaining the proper operation of your septic tank is essential to keeping your home's plumbing systems operating as they should. Sometimes, emergencies happen, and you need a quick turnaround on your septic pumping. 

What Is a Septic Tank? 

Septic tanks are underground tanks where plumbing waste may break down. The purpose of conventional septic tanks, which are commonly composed of concrete, fiberglass, or polyethylene, is to store wastewater for some time to allow particles to sink to the bottom. 

The residual sludge in the tank is broken down by bacteria once the wastewater has sunk to the bottom, and the leftover liquid wastewater is then pumped into the drain field. 

What Happens When They Overfill?

Several indications of an excessively full septic tank need to be addressed right once. These Include:

• Standing Water: Septic tanks that are overflowing can leave standing water in the vicinity of the drain field. Typically, solid waste-filled pipelines are to blame for this. The drain field will not function effectively once garbage clogs the pipes and polluted water accumulates. 
• Strange Smells: If the area surrounding your septic tank smells like waste, your septic tank is probably overflowing or plugged into the cause. When a septic tank is functioning correctly, waste is buried and contained inside the tank, where microorganisms are destroying it.
• Slow Drains: If your plumbing system's many drains take a long time to empty, your septic system is probably overly full. Water gently flows through garbage as it accumulates.

24-Hour Septic Pumping

All of these symptoms are cause for alarm and should be handled as soon as possible by pumping your septic tank. By pumping your septic tank, you may get rid of dangerous materials that could ruin your drain field or, worse, decrease the efficiency of your system. This service also gives our skilled specialists a chance to assess the system's functioning and alert you in advance if issues are discovered, avoiding pricey and unhygienic backups.

Viking Environmental and Septic Services provides high-quality septic service to every one of our valued clients across Buncombe, Haywood, Henderson, Madison, McDowell, Polk, Yancey, and Transylvania Counties. We believe that through open communication and exceptional service, we can provide what you are looking for. For more information or to schedule a septic tank pumping, contact us today!