According to the EPA, you should have septic pumping services every three to five years. More frequent servicing will depend upon the age of your system, how much water your system is handling on a regular basis, how many people live in the home, and the condition of your system.

The proper working level is where the water level in your tank meets the outlet 'T' of the tank. As water enters your tank it should push water out of your tank through the outlet pipe. Even after one week of septic pumping service, your septic tank should return to a "proper working level" about 1 foot from the top of the tank. Your septic tank will hold liquid in order for the separation of solids and liquid to happen. Only the liquid, or grey water, should flow out to the leach field pipes. If you need your working level checked or you are in need of septic tank cleaning, call Sellman Septic Enterprises today!

You should contact us if you are experiencing ponding or damp soil of any sort around or near your septic tank or leach field. There are a number of possible reasons for a wet septic area. For instance, an over-full septic could cause a breakout from the cover of the tank. There's also the possibility that a break in the line from the tank could cause a septic breakout above that area of the pipe. For maintenance services and septic pumping, contact Sellman Septic Enterprises today!

An aerobic septic system is one that contains a mixer in the tank. The mixer will agitate and aspirate the liquid in the tank. This will insert oxygen in the tank which will help keep the live bacteria in the system from dying. Bacteria will flourish and keep eating away at the solid matter in the tank to decrease sludge build-up and add more grey water to the leach field lines. For septic pumping or drain cleaning, call Sellman Septic Enterprises today!

There can be odors immediately after the septic pumping service. However, the odors after septic tank cleaning should not last long. The odors are usually outside and will disperse a few hours after service has been completed.