Service & Maintenance
Periodic maintenance is crucial for the long life of your septic system. At Barnes, we recommend cleaning/servicing your septic tank on average every two years to keep your system healthy. In addition, installing an outlet effluent filter into your septic tank can be very effective at lengthening the life fo your septic leaching field system.
Periodic maintenance is crucial for the long life of your septic system. At Barnes, we recommend cleaning/servicing your septic tank on average every two years to keep your system healthy. In addition, installing an outlet effluent filter into your septic tank can be very effective at lengthening the life fo your septic leaching field system.
Frequently Asked Questions
A good rule of thumb is every two years. Different factors can impact the frequency in which you pump your tank such as the number of people living in the home and what goes down the drain.
Absolutely NOT.
- Direct storm water runoff should be directed away from your leaching field
- Vehicles should not be parked over the absorption area as they can compact the soil and make it difficult for effluent to move through it
- A mature lawn growing over your leaching field without trees or shrubs nearby can be beneficial to a healthy system