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Septic Tank Pumping Services in Irvine

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Just like just about everything else in life, regular maintenance goes a long way to making sure that your septic system continues running as smoothly as possible for as long as possible. The average household septic system should be pumped every three to five years by a professional, such as Orange County Clarifier Services.

Following this schedule faithfully, can result in peace of mind, knowing that your septic system will continue to have your back.


If you've been looking for the best septic tank pumping service in Irvine, you can stop now...you've found us.


We are here for all of your septic repair needs. Call us today at (949) 771-0970.

The Importance of Septic Tank Pumping in Irvine, CA

There are a number of factors that will influence the frequency of septic tank pumping at your household.

  1. The household size
  2. The total amount of wastewater generated
  3. The volume of solids found in the wastewater
  4. The size of your septic tank


One scenario that we encounter often is when a family with no previous experience living in a home with a septic tank buys and moves into a home that has one. Ideally, during the home-buying process, a septic tank inspection would have been performed before purchase, and they'd have some details and insight into the condition of the septic tank. However, all too often, homeowners have no idea what the size of their septic tank is, or when the last septic tank pumping service was performed.


Because of this, these new homeowners get caught off guard when they begin experiencing signs of septic tank issues. Don't let that happen to you! Perform your septic tank maintenance regularly, and if you're not sure where you left off, give us a call so that we can have a look for you.

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What to Expect from Our Septic Tank Pumping Service

We would love the opportunity to earn your business, and hopefully become your septic system service provider in the future. When you hire us to pump your septic tank, this is what you can expect from us:

Inspection

We'll always start off with an inspection. We'll check for any leaks, and examining the scum and sludge layers in your septic tank. This is a great opportunity for us to catch any small issues that could potentially become large issues! If the floating scum layer that lies between the sludge and the floating water is within approximately six inches of the outlet pipe leading to the drain field, the septic tank technician will conclude that it's definitely time to have the septic tank pumped.

Septic Pumping Service

Now the fun part starts. Orange County Clarifier Services will arrive with a large tanker truck and all of our vacuum equipment. One of our experienced technicians will then uncover the manhole on your property and insert a large hose into the septic tank. That vacuum equipment on the tanker truck will remove the contents of the septic tank.

Report

We'll report back to you and let you know how the service went, and if there's anything that we noticed while inspecting or performing the service. We strongly advise you to keep notes and document the findings. This will be nothing but helpful down the line when you're due for another septic service, or if anything pops up before then.

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FAQ About Septic Tank Pumping in Irvine

  • Why is regular septic pumping important?

    Over time and with regular use, sludge will gather at the bottom of a septic tank. A tank that is properly designed will be able to handle two to three years of safe accumulation of this sludge. However, once it rises above a certain point, sewage will have less time to settle properly before leaving the tank, which causes a number of problems. To prevent them, the tank must be pumped out at least every two years.

  • How long can my septic tank go without getting pumped?

    As a rule of thumb, your septic tank should be pumped every three to five years. But factors such as your household size and the size of your septic tank will influence those numbers. If you aren't sure when you might be due for a service, please contact us.

  • How will I know if my septic tank is full?

    One of the most obvious signs would be a foul odor. When the contents of your septic tank are at appropriate levels, there is room inside of the tank for the odor-causing gases to swirl around without bothering you. But when the tank begins to get full, the odors venture out. You'll also notice your drains becoming less efficient. If your sink, tub, or shower begin to back up or drain much slowly than normal, it's time to call us. Another obvious one would be sewage backup, which is just as pleasant as it sounds. There's a surprising one that most people usually don't catch: lush, green lawn over the drainfield. Everyone loves lush, green grass, but in this case, it's not a good thing. Waste is natural fertilizer, and your lawn will love any surfacing waste liquid that's seeping out from an overwhelmed septic system. So if you notice this strange phenomenon, don't call the gardener, call the Irivne Septic System Services. 

  • Can you septic tank back up after it's just been pumped?

    If you're still experiencing backups after a septic pumping service, one of two things is wrong. First, there may be a blockage of one of the inside pipes leading from the fixtures for the septic tank. It doesn't necessarily mean that there's a diaper or a toy in there, either. Sludge, roots and dirt from broken pipes can cause these types of blockages. The proper course of action here is to have the pipes cleaned, ensuring that they are fully open. 

    If this is not the problem, then the issue lies with the drain field. Sometimes when a septic tank hasn't been pumped in a while, the sludge layer at the top and bottom inside of the tank get high enough to enter into the drain field and clog it up. At this point, you will either need a new drain field, or you can add more branches to drain field that you have in order to increase it's capacity.

    At this point, it's definitely best that you have the Irvine Septic System Services on your team to guide you through this process.

What to Do if Your Home Floods

Unfortunately, this happens sometimes when regular septic system maintenance is neglected, especially septic pumping. That's why we urge all of our customers (and potential customers) to stay on top of this service. It will save you huge headaches in the long run!


If you end up in this situation and sewage from your septic system begins to leak into your home, do your best to avoid all contact with the sewage, as it likely contains harmful pathogens.


You'll want to do more than contact us or your local plumber--you'll have to contact your local health department immediately for help with this situation. They can give you the proper guidance and help you to arrange for a cleanup crew that specializes in sanitizing hazardous substances to come to your home to provide a service.


After the cleanup is performed, there still may be some sanitizing required on your part. Anything that may have been left out of the service should be thoroughly washed. All areas exposed to the sewage needs to be disinfected with a mixture of water and bleach (90% water and 10% bleach.)


After this, the area needs to be completely dried out. The drying step is important because you will not want mold to form in areas that have gotten wet, as that would give you another problem to worry about! We also recommend that during this time, your family stays somewhere outside of the home as possible. All of the above steps need to be taken, and once they are complete, 24 hours later, the areas can be used again.


The health department will be able to guide you for best steps during this entire process. if they have any tips or additional measures for you to take, it is in your best interest to follow their instructions to the letter. The pathogens that you're likely to come into contact with from exposed sewage can be extremely dangerous, and their goal is to keep you and your family safe and healthy.

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