Trusted Septic Tank Services in High Point, NC

A septic system is a subsurface wastewater treatment and disposal system. In most circumstances, a septic system will serve only one individual house or building. The sewage from the house enters the system through a building sewer and is treated before being discharged into the ground. Modern systems include a septic tank to retain solids, greases and fats, and a disposal field to allow the liquid (effluent) to flow into the ground.

A sand mound is a system in which the disposal field has been elevated above the original ground surface to account for a high-water table, shallow bedrock, or another type of site constraint. A mounded system will normally include a pump tank and pump to lift the effluent up to the raised disposal field.

A baffle is an internal component of the septic tank. An inlet baffle directs all sewage towards the bottom of the tank. An outlet baffle prevents floating scum and grease from escaping the septic tank and accumulating in the disposal field.

Gray water is the portion of sanitary sewage that is not generated from toilets or urinals. This includes laundry wastewater, kitchen sinks, showers, etc. It is not unusual for homes built prior to the 1980s to have a separate septic system that handles the gray water.

Routine pumping of a septic tank should occur every 2 - 3 years. If you have followed this schedule, saved the maintenance receipts, and your next regular pump-out will occur during the time your house is on the market, there is no problem in having your septic tank pumped. However, if you have not followed a regular maintenance schedule and decide to pump your tank just before the sale of your home, it may raise a red flag. If you are concerned about the condition of your septic system, it might make sense to have the system inspected by a reputable company before you put the house on the market. Minor repairs, if necessary, can then be performed in accordance with a permit issued by the Health Department. The recent repairs and the appropriate documentation may then become a selling feature for your property.