Septic Tank Clogged Drain

A septic tank is a self-contained, underground wastewater treatment system that uses natural processes to break down organic matter and treat wastewater. The tank holds wastewater from a household or building, allowing solids to settle to the bottom and oils to float to the top. The treated wastewater, also known as effluent, flows out of the tank and into a drainfield (also known as a leach field) for further treatment and dispersal into the soil.

Strange gurgling or bubbling sounds after you flush or run the washer indicate trapped air caused by a downstream blockage. septic tank clogged drain

If you snake the line and the blockage persists, or if you find that paper has reached your drain field (outlet pipe is clogged), you need a septic professional. They have high-pressure water jetting equipment that can force paper out of the lines and into the tank where it can be pumped out. A septic tank is a self-contained, underground wastewater