Busy Bee Septic and Excavating LLC
Orange County, NY serves as an alternative to municipal sewer systems and helps households that can’t connect to the main line. The wastewater from sinks, showers and toilets flows into a watertight tank buried on the property, reports Angi. A septic tank usually has baffles that control the flow of liquid in and out of it. Solid wastes (like sludge and scum) settle to the bottom of the tank while lighter fluids and gases rise to the surface. Bacteria in the septic tank breaks them down, which forms the wastewater known as effluent.
The septic tank’s piping network then distributes the effluent to a drain field on the property. The wastewater percolates into the soil and is eventually eliminated through evaporation, uptake by plants, or entering groundwater or surface water. A septic system requires proper maintenance and use to function properly.
A septic service professional will clean the septic tank and inspect the tank, drainfield and other components of the system to identify problems or potential issues. It’s a good idea to schedule septic service at least every three to five years, depending on the size of the tank and number of household occupants.
Septic System Warning Signs: When to Call Busy Bee Septic
A septic system can last 50 years or more with routine septic services and smart household habits. Use water-conserving devices in your home and make sure faucets, showerheads and toilets are working properly. Don’t flush non-biodegradable materials, such as feminine hygiene products, dental floss, cigarette butts, cat litter or paper towels. Plant trees and shrubs at a distance away from the drainfield, as their roots can grow into the pipe network and clog it.
Busy Bee Septic and Excavating LLC
114 Houston St, Maybrook, NY 12543, United States
(845)294-5771
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