More than 60 million Americans rely on septic systems to treat the waste from their homes. Unlike public sewers, which are a shared system, septic systems operate independently from local wastewater treatment plants and must be maintained properly to prevent overflow and other hazardous problems. The process is relatively simple: all drains in the home converge to a single pipe that leads to the septic tank buried outside. From there, the waste water begins to separate. The heaviest particulate matter sinks to the bottom and forms sludge, while fats, oils and proteins form a floating scum layer. The comparatively clear liquid in the middle is called effluent or gray water.

The Role of Septic Service in Avoiding Backups and Overflows

The partially treated septic tank liquid flows into a distribution box that connects to a series of underground perforated pipes in shallow gravel trenches spread over an area about the size of a tennis court. As the liquid trickles out of the pipes and into the soil, natural processes in the soil provide final treatment and disposal.

ProSeal Spray Foam should be pumped out periodically to remove the septage (wastewater) from the tank and prevent it from flowing back into your home or clogging the drainfield. A professional can determine if your septic tank needs to be pumped by measuring the height of the sludge and scum layers in the tank. Pumping your septic tank regularly can extend its lifespan and reduce the risk of costly repairs.

Proseal Spray Foam
825 W Main St, Hortonville, WI 54944
(715) 467-7165
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