Septic Tank Pumping in Connecticut
At Skips Wastewater Services, we’re Connecticut’s preferred choice for commercial and residential septic tank pumping services.
With over 60 years of experience, our team is skilled at providing professional, rapid, and efficient septic pumping.
Book your septic tank pumping today to improve the performance and prolong the life of your septic system.
Why Do You Need Your Septic Tank Pumped?
Pumping your septic tank is a lot like changing the oil in your car — it’s vital for ensuring the complex system continues to function properly. Problems are certain to arise in your system if too much waste accumulates in your septic tank. Here are 4 benefits to regular septic tank pumping.
Pumping Improves the Efficiency of Your Septic System
If your septic tank is at or over capacity, then your system is overworked and won’t operate at an optimal level. Regular septic tank pumping ensures that your system continues to function properly and efficiently.
Septic Tank Pumping Protects Your Environment
If your septic tank is over capacity, then waste is more likely to backup into your home or property. In turn, the waste contaminates your soil and water, causing harm to your local environment.
Regular Septic Pumping Prolongs the Lifespan of Your System
The required frequency for residential septic pumping depends on a variety of factors, including tank size, household size, and water usage (among other variables). At Skips Wastewater Services, we recommend a septic tank pumping every 1-3 years to prevent exceeding its capacity. Contact us today to determine the best interval for your system.
Septic Tank Pumping Prevents Failures in Your Septic System
The performance of your septic tank often determines the health of your septic system overall. By neglecting regular tank cleaning, you increase the likelihood of system failure.
Our Septic Tank Pumping Services
All of the waste that leaves your home finds its way to the septic tank. While solids (or “sludge”) remains in a properly functioning tank, liquids (or “effluent”) exits the tank.
To keep your tank healthy:
- Pump your tank at a regular interval.
- Conserve water to avoid overworking the system.
- Keep your tank clear of trees and bushes.
- Do not use chemicals for clogged drains.
- Do not put items in your drain that don’t naturally break down (e.g. plastics, grease, chemicals, etc.)
Our Septic Pumping Includes:
- Identifying the size and type of your septic tank.
- Determining its depth below the ground surface.
- Inspecting both the inlet and outlet baffles for deterioration.
- Measuring the liquid level in the tank from the top of the liquid to the septic tank ceiling. This ensures that the leach field is absorbing the liquid from the tank.
- Scanning the inside of the tank for cracks or holes.
- Pumping all liquid and solids out of the septic tank and into our pump truck for disposal.
- Completing a septic tank pumping report, which includes findings, test results, and a map with measurements to the septic tank for future reference.
Book Your Septic Tank Pumping Today
To maintain the health and prolong the lifespan of your septic system, book a septic tank pumping today.
Please Note:
7:30am indicates morning pumpout (7:30am – 12:00pm)
12:00pm indicates afternoon pumpout (12:00pm – 5:30pm)
F.A.Q.
Below are commonly asked questions regarding septic inspections and real estate transactions. If your question is not listed below, please call our main office at (860) 875-2332.
Do I need to be there for the pumping service?
If your pumping is for regular maintenance, then no, you do not have to be home for service. If you are having a septic problem, we would prefer someone to be at the property to flush or run water to be sure your problem was resolved.
Will there be odors while and/or after the septic pumping service?
There can be odors during and immediately after a pumping, but they should not last long. The odors are usually outside and will disperse a few hours after service.
How do I know if I need a pumpout?
If you are already a customer, you will receive an email reminder from us when you are close to being due for service. If you are experiencing slow-draining, bubbling or gurgling in the toilets and if you back up into the house (usually into the basement), that is a sure sign you need to get the tank pumped.
What do I do if I think I need a new septic system?
Call us to perform a septic inspection or further evaluation (if one has not already been performed). There could be minor or major repairs needed, depending on the reason your system is malfunctioning. If a new system is needed, soil testing would be the first step at determining the cost and criteria for a new system. Give us a call and we can set that up, taking care of all necessary permits and CBYD inquiries.
How often should I pump out my tank?
Typically, every 1-3 years, but several factors should be considered when deciding how often your septic tank needs to be serviced. You must take into account the age of the system, the number of occupants in your home, the use of a garbage disposal, and the amount of laundry being done in the home. Every system is different. What is right for your system may not be right for your neighbor’s system.
How much does it cost to have my tank pumped?
Please call us for pricing, as it is based on the volume size of the tank; digging to access covers and if you have a filter.
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