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Septic Service in West Covina, CA
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Septic Pumping & Cleaning in West Covina, CA

The septic system handles all of the waste and wastewater treatment on-site, making it a lifesaver for the twenty percent of households whose building is not connected to a centralized or public sewer system. These on-site wastewater treatment systems are efficient and effective on their own, but they need a hand every now and then. Routine maintenance is crucial if you want to prevent unexpected repairs and even a system failure. Septic tank pumping and septic cleaning are two of the most important maintenance items, and Rooter Man is proud to offer these services in West Covina, CA. 
Call Rooter Man to schedule a septic tank cleaning or emergency septic pumping in West Covina, CA today. Our live representatives and dedicated septic professionals are on standby for your call.

How the septic system works

The septic system is not technically complex, but it has many components that interact with one another and rely on one another for the system to function properly. Understanding how a septic system works can help you know when it is time to lend it a hand.
Waste and wastewater generated by your household travel down the drain line and into the septic tank where they naturally split into three layers: a top layer of scum, a middle layer of liquid effluent or wastewater, and a bottom layer of solid waste.
While the solid waste and scum remain in the septic tank, the liquid effluent travels on out of the septic tank and toward the drain field where it is absorbed and treated by the soil. Meanwhile, helpful bacteria in the tank breaks down the solid waste further into space-saving, dense sludge.
This is the general idea of how the septic system works, and you can see why you eventually need to periodically step in and remove the sludge and excess waste from the tank. This is where the wastewater treatment system cleaning comes into play.

Cleaning the septic system

Proper plumbing etiquette is especially important when there’s a septic system involved. Don’t flush anything other than toilet paper, pee, and poo, and be mindful of what goes in the sinks and down the drains. Fats, oils, and greases as well as hard and fibrous foods like bones and fruit peels should NOT go in the drains. These can clog the system and prematurely fill the septic tank.
In any case, the septic tank will eventually fill and must be pumped out or thoroughly cleaned. Pumping the tank is a simple task, but it requires a specialized truck and equipment. Our septic cleaning in West Covina is a more thorough job that involves pumping the tank as well as cleaning the nooks and crannies.

When to pump or clean the tank

It’s important to handle septic pumping before the sludge and scum levels get near the inlet and outlet pipes. The frequency depends on the size of your household and the septic tank, but a good rule of thumb is to have the tank pumped once every 3 to 5 years. If it has been over 5 years, then you might want to schedule septic tank cleaning in West Covina to get a clean slate.
In either case, whether you need a quick septic pumping or comprehensive septic cleaning, the uniformed professionals at Rooter Man are ready to help.
 

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