Septic pumps are a great addition to septic tanks for many reasons, but many septic owners don’t know why. So, what does a septic pump do for you? Acme shares details and explains the value of these incredible devices with you today.
If you’re the owner of a septic tank, you understand its role in the overall functioning of your household. Without access to septic or sewer systems, homeowners and commercial establishments would be stuck with some pretty unpleasant situations. However, even for all the invaluable support your wastewater treatment system provides, did you know you can do even more to optimize its efficiency and reliability?
One of the best ways to accomplish this is by installing a piece of equipment called a septic pump. If you haven’t heard of these devices before, you’re likely wondering, “What is a septic pump?” and “What does a septic pump do?” If so, you’ve come to the right place to find out.
How Your Septic System Functions
Septic systems are composed of two primary segments. The first is called the septic tank, and the second is called the septic drain field. Any water produced by your home’s sinks, showers, and toilets flows into the septic tank. Once in the tank, septic waste is broken down and treated until it has reached a point of suitability to flow into the septic drain field.
Once wastewater has reached the drain field, it is filtered through a series of pipes that further remove toxins and harmful bacteria. When this process is complete, previously contaminated wastewater has been treated to the point that it can safely return to the earth. 
Generally, wastewater is able to travel from your septic tank to your septic drain field by relying solely on the force of gravity to aid its travel from one point to the next. Even though some might argue with this claim, if you take a quick look out your window, you’ll notice that the earth isn’t exactly flat. Quite the opposite – there is usually a significant amount of variation in the texture and elevation of the land around homes.
How Septic Pumps Help
So, back to our initial question: “What does a septic pump do?” Even though they serve a significant purpose, their function is simple: a septic pump enables wastewater to move from a septic tank to a septic drain field when gravity alone is insufficient to aid in the process. If you live or work for a business located in an area with hills, or if the elevation of your septic tank is lower than your drain field, it’s more challenging for wastewater to move from the tank to the drain field. Septic pumps are the solution for this problem, and they can save homeowners a lot of money, and prevent many complications.
Cost Of A Septic Pump
Septic pumps generally cost around $200-$800. Installation costs usually range from $500-$1,500. Altogether, the price of the device and installation is far less than the cost of repairing or replacing part or all of your septic system if failure should occur.
Most septic installations will include an assessment of your home or business’s property, which will indicate whether or not your septic system will require the addition of a septic pump. However, it’s possible to have a septic pump installed following the initial installation of your septic system. Here are a few signs to watch out for that may indicate the need for a septic pump installation:
- Slow-draining sinks, toilets, or showers in your home
- Sewage backups
- Standing water in the drain field
- Septic tank overflow or flooding
- Your septic system’s alarm alerts you to septic malfunction
- Odors around your septic tank or drain field
These signs may be an indication that your septic tank is in need of a pump-out service, but if they are persistent even following routine pumping services, installing a septic pump may be the solution.
If you’re wondering if installing a septic pump is the answer to your septic concerns, let us know. One of our septic technicians can help point you in the right direction.
Acme Is Pumped To Keep Your Septic System Healthy
Now, not only do you have the answer to the question, “What does a septic pump do?” you’ll be able to tell anyone else who asks you, as well! You can also tell them that Acme performs just about any other septic-care related service, including installations, maintenance, inspections, and repairs.
Contact us for any of our septic care services!