All the waste your household sends down the drains eventually ends up in a large septic system tank, usually buried underground. The septic tank consists of three main parts: solid waste, sludge and scum. The heaviest materials sink to the bottom of the tank, forming the sludge layer. Grease and other lightweight materials float to the top of the tank, forming a layer of scum. In between is the effluent layer, which is a relatively clear liquid. The liquid flows from the tank into the absorption field (also known as a leach field), where it is biologically treated and then discharged into the surrounding soil.

Busy Bee Septic and Excavating LLC requires regular maintenance to function properly. A professional septic service should inspect the septic tank and the absorption field, as well as clean out the septic tanks on your property. Regular septic cleaning can reduce the amount of waste that enters the absorption field and helps prevent backups.

Why Regular Septic Service is Essential: Insights from Busy Bee Septic and Excavating LLC

One of the most important components of septic tank maintenance is getting your septic tank pumped. This service involves pumping out the sludge and scum that accumulates inside the septic tank to keep it from overflowing into your home. This process can also help to prevent septic system failure and other problems.

There are several things that you can do to prevent the need for septic system repairs, including installing water-conserving devices in your home and avoiding flushing non-human waste down toilets. This includes paper products, wipes, and feminine hygiene products — even those that claim to be “flushable.” You should also make sure that your roof drains and surface drains are directed away from your septic system. Finally, shortening showers and fixing dripping faucets can save you gallons of water that would otherwise end up in your septic system.

Busy Bee Septic and Excavating LLC
114 Houston St, Maybrook, NY 12543, United States
(845)294-5771