A septic tank is an essential part of a private sewage treatment system. It’s the component that prevents anything but liquids from moving out into a drain field, also called a leach field. The tank holds solids and scum, while liquid waste moves through underground pipes into the earth. The drain field effectively filters that liquid and the soil absorbs it. Before septic tank installation in Tomball TX, a percolation test must be done to make sure a drain field built in a specific part of the yard can handle this task. It must be able to drain and absorb liquid at a certain rate. Soil that has a high clay content typically cannot absorb liquid quickly enough for a standard leach field. If the perc test concludes the soil is inadequate for this purpose, all is not lost. A mound can be built on top of the existing soil, providing more earth with a better composition for the liquid to percolate through.
Having the perc test completed before buying unimproved property usually is important since having a mound system costs more than the standard septic tank installation in Tomball TX. Often, landowners will have this work completed before putting a property up for sale. The cost is added to the price of the real estate and buyers have an easier time building that cost into their mortgage payments. Otherwise, they may have to spend several thousand dollars out of their savings even if the property doesn’t require a mound system.
Septic system technology is actually very old, dating back to the late 1800s. It still is considered the most efficient way of eliminating grey water, such as laundry water, and sewage at a rural property not connected to a municipal sewer system. Eventually, the tank must be cleaned out by a company such as Sooner Done Septic Pumping, as this is the only way to get rid of the solids that have accumulated in the tank. Homeowners generally schedule the service at recommended time frames, taking into account the number of people at the residence and the size of the tank. Contact us for details on installation and pumping service.
