Trusted Septic Tank Installers in Albany, NY

The septic tank is usually buried near your house and connected by a sewer pipe to your indoor plumbing. Most newer septic tanks have access lids that are visible at or just above ground level. Some older septic tanks can be located by finding an area of the yard that grows faster and is greener than the rest of the yard, or it may even be an area with less growth. If there is no visible sign of where the tank is situated, you can contact your town. Depending on when your system was installed, the town may have a permit on record, which should include the design, showing the location of the system. We can also use video inspection and location equipment to pinpoint the tank.

As the septic tank is used, sludge will continue to gather at the bottom. Properly designed tanks typically have enough space for two to three years of safe accumulation of sludge. When the sludge level rises beyond this point, sewage has less time to settle properly before leaving the tank. As the sludge level increases, more solids escape into the filter or leach bed area. If sludge accumulates too long, there is no time for settling before the sewage leaks directly to the absorption area. When this happens, your drain fields will become terminal and will need to be replaced. To prevent this, the tank must be pumped out every 3 years at a minimum. The amount of time between pumping depends on the size of your family and household usage

Adirondack Septic Tank recommends that you should schedule a septic pump every three years. If you need a to schedule a septic service, call us today!

The septic tank will resume normal water level soon after being pumped. The purpose of having your tank pumped is to remove the effluent or sewage that has been treated in the septic tank, that will eventually lead to system failure. It is typical to see water in the tank; however, the water level must be at or below the bottom of your outlet line. If the water level is above the outlet line, there is a problem with the system. If this should happen, call us for advice on the next steps.

Adirondack Septic Tank recommends that you shouldn't flush cleaning wipes and feminine products. Otherwise, you may have to call us to schedule a septic service.