A septic system is a remarkable feat of engineering and is especially useful to a property owner who lives or works in an area far from the sewer network. The system works essentially as a miniaturized version of a wastewater treatment facility. Inside the septic tank, organic material is digested. Solids are separated from liquids, and the liquid is slowly drained out into the soil via a series of pipes. When properly maintained, the system can operate for years without being pumped.

How A Septic System Works

Your septic system, when kept in good condition, will work reliably to serve your waste treatment needs. If it ever stops working as it should, the team at B Sales Trucking, Excavation, Pumping & Plumbing Services, based in Makawao, HI, will address the problem efficiently and effectively.

In a working septic system, anything flushed down the toilet or sent down the drain travels from one main pipe into the septic tank. There, organic matter is essentially broken down or “digested,” with solids being filtered out of the liquids.

The wastewater then travels through a series of pipes to the drain field. This is an excavation of the soil, usually fairly shallow, where the water settles. Through natural processes, the water is absorbed into the soil and potentially harmful bacteria are neutralized. However, if you flush too much inorganic material, or if you don’t address plumbing issues, the drain field could overflow before the bacteria are fully neutralized, resulting in potential health problems. This is why it’s a good idea to have the number of a trusted plumber on hand, should you ever need to address a septic problem fast.

For all your septic system needs, get in touch with the professionals at B Sales Trucking, Excavation, Pumping & Plumbing Services, in Makawao, HI, serving the entire island of Maui. Give them a call at (808) 264-3281 for more information, and stay in the loop on social media by following them on Google+.