Regularly pumping, cleaning and drainage maintenance of your septic tank is essential to reducing the size of the scum layer in your septic tank and avoiding any unpleasant disasters such as ruptured drain pipes, sewerage overflows into your house and backyard and corroded septic systems. It could even present health risks if the wastewater isn’t treated and contaminates other water sources.

Question is, how do you know when your septic tank is full? Some key signs to watch out for include:

• Bad odours coming from the tank area
• Constant water puddles above the tank
• Slow draining of sinks and toilets
• The sewer has backed up

As a general rule, we recommend having your septic tank pumped every 3-5 years.

If you live in the Perth Hills and have any of the above issues. Contact BP&G today. We can check for other causes, just in case. Locate the tanks. And even arrange the pumping for you.