During a proper septic pumping service, the technician will completely pump out the septic tank. After pumping, they will inspect the inlet and outlet baffles to ensure they are intact and functioning properly. Finally, you will be asked to flush your toilets to ensure everything is flowing correctly. Once the service is complete, the technician will secure the lid. If you're in need of septic service, call us at Cascade Septic Tank Service today!

It's all about usage. Generally, according to Forbes, septic tanks should be pumped out every two to five years, depending on their size and how heavily they are used. The average tank size is 1000 gallons in our experience. We see that two people may go eight to 10 years before pumping. However, a family of four may need to pump every four to five years. Those who enjoy entertaining and inviting several guests may want to pump on a more frequent basis. System designs vary as well as the type of care your system requires. If you have any questions or need septic service, just give us a call!

No! It has not been proven that additives have an effect on a septic system. Heavy or abusive use of cleaning products is not recommended. Cleaning products may kill helpful bacteria that would compromise the natural breakdown of solids in the septic tank and drain field. If you're in need of septic tank service, call us today!

During the pumping of the tank, there is typically an odor in the area of the septic tank. Once the tank is cleaned and the lid is re-fastened, there should be no further odor. Call our team today if you're in need of septic service.

Slow draining in the toilets, gurgling sounds after flushing, and septic backing up in the bathtub, toilet, or shower indicate a septic problem or plumbing issue. If you're looking for septic service, call us today!

Moderation is the key to a healthy septic system. Limit the amount of products that contain chlorine. If you're looking for septic service, call our team today!

A leaching field is another term for a drain field. The treated effluent from the septic tank, via a distribution box or drop box, distributes the effluent evenly throughout the soil for further treatment. If you're looking for septic service, call our team today!

A distribution box or drop box evenly distributes the septic tank effluent to the drain field and/or dispersal area. Call our team today if you're in need of septic service.

If ponding is noticed in the immediate vicinity of the drain field or dispersal area, it indicates that the drain field is no longer accepting effluent from the septic tank and dispersing it throughout the soil. Weather conditions may also affect the performance of the drain field. If the ponding is temporary, it could be caused by a high water table or a saturating rain event. Call our team today for more information regarding our septic service.

Garbage disposals are NOT recommended for use in conjunction with septic systems. If you have any questions regarding our septic service, call us today!