Commercial Septic Pumping Services

Much like rural or residential septic tanks, a commercial septic system is a self-contained, private form of wastewater treatment. It is simply a large concrete or steel tank buried in the ground. Wastewater from the commercial facility flows into one end of a large holding tank buried in the ground, wherein the solids and liquid are separated, with the solids either floating to the top or their weight carrying them to the bottom. When new wastewater enters the tank, the previously separated water is then pushed out from the tank into a drain field, where it is slowly filtered and absorbed back into the ground soil. Gases from the bacteria in the tank naturally help to continue breaking down the remaining organic solids. However, eventually these solids, like a residential system, do need to be pumped out.

Your local sewer and septic pumping service company can usually provide commercial services that include sewer and septic repair and installation, in addition to commercial septic pumping. Unlike a residential septic system, a commercial septic system requires septic tank pumping more often. The amount of times a septic system needs to be pumped depends on the size of a business size of the septic tank, volume and speed of wastewater flow, as well as the quantity of debris within the wastewater. On average, your commercial septic tank will probably require pumping about every three months.

Most pumping service companies will also set you up with a schedule of planned maintenance to make sure your trap and lines flow without restraint. Such routine maintenance service will prevent bad odors and safety concerns associated with a defective grease trap.