Septic Pumping & Cleaning in Simi Valley, CA

What is septic pumping?

Before we get to septic pumping, let’s take a look at how the traditional septic system, or wastewater treatment system, works.
The waste and wastewater generated by your household travels down the drains and into the septic tank where they naturally split into three layers: a top layer of scum, a bottom layer of solid waste, and a middle layer of liquid effluent or wastewater.
The wastewater flows out of the septic tank through a T-shaped outlet pipe, and it heads toward the drain field for treatment. Back in the septic tank, helpful bacteria breaks down solid waste into dense, space-saving sludge.
As you can imagine, that sludge will build up and accumulate until it reaches the inlet and outlet pipes. This would be a disaster as it can cause clogging, sewage backups and leaking, and even a septic system failure. Septic pumping involves vacuuming out the majority of the scum, wastewater, and sludge from the septic tank to give your septic tank some breathing room. This quick job is performed by a specialized truck equipped with a vacuum.

What about septic cleaning?

Wastewater treatment system cleaning, or septic cleaning, is a more comprehensive job than septic pumping. Our septic cleaning in Simi Valley includes pumping out the tank as well as pressure washing the walls to remove grime and buildup. It also involves cleaning the nooks and crannies to clear out muck and gunk that can cause blockages and slow drainage.