Everything that goes down a drain goes to the septic tank (i.e. doing a load of laundry; taking a bath; using the restroom). The liquids are constantly being dispersed throughout the drainfield & absorbed into the soil. The solids accumulate inside of the septic tank & should be emptied every 3 years depending on how active your home is.
It is normal to pump a tank on Monday & for it to appear to be “full” in just a couple of weeks. Remember, only the solids stay in the tank. When a drainfield is in failure, the liquid can no longer be adequately dispersed & the septic tank begins to act like a cup. With nowhere for the liquid to go, you will eventually have a backup inside and/or outside of the home.
Because the ultimate product ends up back in our waterways it is important to maintain your system properly.
Residential drainfields have a lifespan of ~20 years (with proper maintenance) and the cost of replacement can range anywhere from $3,500-$15,000+. This is why you should always have a septic inspection before purchasing a home.
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A "lift station" may be required if the drain field is located far away from the septic tank or if the topography of the area makes the septic tank sit lower than the drain field. This tank is located in between the septic tank and the drain field and has a control unit (alarm) and submersible pump that forces the wastewater out to the drainfield.
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At Brandon Septic, we offer services for septic systems in Brandon, East Tampa, Seffner, Plant City, Valrico, Bloomingdale, Riverview, Mango, Sydney, Lithia, and University, Florida.