What Does Your Septic Tank Do?

All of the water in your home eventually ends up in your septic tank. A septic tank is an underground, watertight container that holds wastewater. Eventually, the oil and grease in the wastewater floats to the top of the tank as scum. This scum is not transferred to the drain field area.

Do I Even Have a Septic System?

If you do not know if you have a septic system, there are some key signs to tell you if you do. If you do not use well water or there is a charge on your water bill or property tax bill for sewer, you most likely have a septic system. Once you discover you do have a septic system, you can locate it by finding the lids or other covers in your yard or ask a septic inspector to find it for you.

How Do You Know If It Is Working Properly?

To ensure your septic system is working properly, keep an eye on your drains. Wastewater backup in drains is a clear sign that your septic system may be malfunctioning. Another sign of failure to look out for is a strong odor coming from the septic drank or drain field.

Your septic tank holds all the wastewater from your home and separates what is sent to a drain field area from the scum. Call Bowen's Septic & Environmental to learn more about what your  septic tank  does.