** Waste water flows into the tank where heavier solids settle to the bottom forming a sludge deposit

** Material lighter than water, like grease, floats to the top forming a scum layer.

** Baffles at the inlet and outlet ends of the tank prevent scum and sludge from being discharged to the absorption area.

When your system is out of balance…that’s when the “time bomb” starts ticking. Without enough enzymes and bacteria to liquefy waste build-up, the hardened matter accumulates in your septic tank and eventually clogs the vital lines in your leaching fields. When the situation finally reaches the critical point, basic functions like taking a shower may become impossible. Water sits stagnant in the sink. Toilets back up and flood the bathroom floor.

Be aware that calling a plumber or having the system pumped out are only temporary solutions. The cause of the problem still exists.

If further neglected, the clogs will worsen and the vital leaching field will become inoperable. Now you’re looking at some serious bills. The cost of replacing leaching fields has been known to run as high as the cost of a family car.