Many people have septic systems, but they might not understand how they work. It may seem like a buried mystery better left to qualified professionals, but it's actually a fairly simple waste treatment process. A A & A Drain Cleaning provides Dalton, GA, and surrounding areas with quality septic and drain services. You'll have a better idea of what they can do for you once you have an idea of how septic systems work. 

The easiest way to understand your septic system is to take a tour through the pipes and learn where all of that wastewater ends up. Here’s a breakdown of all of the pieces and parts and what they do:

• From House To Tank: A primary drainage pipe will move water from your house into a watertight septic tank that's buried underground. The tank's purpose is to hold wastewater while solids settle to the bottom to form sludge and oil and grease floats to the top to form scum. There are special components in place to keep the sludge and scum in the tank and allow liquid wastewater to move on to the next area.
• The Drainfield: This shallow, covered excavation compartment allows pretreated wastewater to filter through the soil. Once the soil accepts the wastewater, it is treated further, dispersed, and discharged to groundwater.
• Wastewater Percolation: The final stage involves wastewater percolating into the soil, a process that removes harmful bacteria, viruses, and nutrients in a natural way. For a closer look at the whole process, view this interactive model.

It's good to know how something as important as your septic system works, but it's best to leave the big jobs like tank cleaning and maintenance to the professionals. When you need help with your system, call the experts at A A & A Drain Cleaning in Dalton. Check out their services and a handy FAQ online, or call (706) 226-1267 to schedule an appointment.