Lassila Liquid Waste Disposal

Lassila liquid waste disposal is a local family owned business serving the Prescott area since 1970.As one of the oldest and most dependable septic pumping services in the area we pride ourselves on fast, efficient, and low cost service.For a septic tank pumping table and explanation of when septic tanks (onsite sewage disposal system holding tanks) should indeed be pumped and related information readers should see Pumping Frequency. For an explanation of the meaning of sewage levels in the septic tank and how that information informs septic tank pumping frequency, see Sewage Levels In Septic Tanks.Also see Diagnosing Clogged Drains Is it a blocked drain or the septic system? If you can't find your septic tank see How to Find The Septic Tank - tips on locating septic tanks for inspection and septic tank pumping.When is Pumping a Septic Tank Not RecommendedWhen the Septic System is Flooded Don't Pump It OutIf you property has been flooded by rising water such as from a storm, hurricane, or a river overflow, pumping out a septic tank when ground waters are still flooding the area of the septic tank can lead to some unexpected problems:If the septic tank is plastic or fiberglass, and if ground water is still high around the septic tank, the tank may actually float up out of the ground, leading to damaged septic piping and more costly repairs. Wait until floodwaters and ground waters have receded around the septic tank. Even if the septic tank is concrete, if ground water is over the septic tank or even over its inlet piping or drainfield piping, if you pump out the flooded septic tank, floodwaters, including silt and mud may simply flow into the tank, filling it with silt and debris that will need to be removed. Wait until floodwaters have receded and ground water is low enough that mud and silt and floodwater won't simply run back into the tank. More about how to inspect, pump, and repair your septic system after flooding is at Septic Flood Response what to do after a septic system has been exposed to flooding.If a Septic Tank or Cesspool is Old, of Unknown or Fragile Construction Don't Pump Without InspectingAn old, site-built septic system built of dry-laid stone or concrete block, and in particular an old home-made cesspool is at high risk of collapsing when it is pumped, or collapsing shortly thereafter. I assisted in a tragic case on Long Island, NY in which a cesspool was pumped leading to a collapse the next day when the owner walked over the cesspool and it caved in on him. If you don't know what the septic system is made of, be sure that the septic cleaning contractor proceeds with appropriate care.