Since roughly one-fourth of American houses utilize septic tanks, you probably have one as well, especially if you live in Hendersonville, North Carolina. To keep the plumbing systems in your house functioning as they should, it is crucial to maintain the correct operation of your septic tank. When an emergency arises, you need your septic pumping completed quickly. 

What Is a Septic Tank?

Septic tanks are subterranean storage areas for plumbing sewage that may decompose. Conventional septic tanks are designed to keep wastewater for a while so that particles can settle to the bottom. These tanks are often made of concrete, fiberglass, or polyethylene.

Once the wastewater has reached the bottom of the tank, the remaining sludge is broken down by bacteria, and the remaining liquid wastewater is then poured into the drain field. 

What Happens if They Overfill?

It's important to handle several signs of an overly full septic tank at once. These consist of:

• Standing Water: Near the drain field, overflowing septic tanks may leave areas of standing water. Pipelines that are laden with solid trash are typically to fault for this. Once trash clogs the pipes and contaminated water gathers, the drain field will not operate efficiently. 
• Unusual Smells: Your septic tank is likely overflowing or clogged if the area around it smells like garbage. The waste is buried and trapped inside the tank, where microorganisms are consuming it when a septic tank is working properly.
• Slow Drains: Your septic system is likely overloaded if the numerous drains in your plumbing system take a long time to empty. Garbage builds up and runs through it gradually.

24-Hour Septic Pumping With Viking Environmental and Septic Services

Pumping your septic tank should be done as soon as possible to address all of these alarming signs. You might eliminate hazardous substances that could harm your drain field or, worse still, reduce the effectiveness of your system by pumping your septic tank.

This service also allows our knowledgeable professionals an opportunity to evaluate the system's performance and notify you in advance if problems are found, preventing costly and unsanitary 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!