The best ways to pump out the cesspool: analysis and description

Each owner of a summer cottage or country house is faced with the problem of arranging and maintaining an autonomous sewage system. A properly constructed sewage pit may not require special attention for several years. But over time, many owners begin to notice the appearance of a strong unpleasant odor or overflow of the container. Any kind of sewage system, whether it is a sealed septic tank or a small cesspool, requires proper maintenance. Timely, regular cleaning protects against a range of potential problems. There are several ways to pump out sewage. Let's consider their advantages, disadvantages and choose the best one.

What is the reason for the need for pumping

A cesspool is a fairly simple structure for the accumulation of sewage, in which no cleaning occurs. Purification occurs only through the disposal of impurities. The pit itself is already a potential source of danger, and requires timely pumping out in order to avoid environmental pollution of the territory of your and nearby sites.

If you do not pump out the waste in time, there is a risk of disruption of the functioning of the drainage system. Silting of the bottom gradually occurs, which in turn leads to:

• overflow of the reservoir;
• the appearance of an unpleasant odor in the surrounding area;
• the inability of the drainage system to cope with its functions.

Pumpdown methods

With your own hands

Pumping can be done by hand, provided that the size of the cesspool is small. The procedure is not pleasant: a minimum of comfort for the owners of the house, unpleasant odors throughout the site. But often, this is one of the few methods that are available in villages or dachas remote from the center, where there is no way to call specialists or the call will be quite expensive. And it is also unprofitable to order a tank for pumping a small volume.

An independent pumping procedure can be carried out in two ways:

1. Manually
2. Using a pump

Without pump

The process is not the most pleasant, dirty - you will need protective clothing, high rubber gloves, and respiratory protection. The time spent also does not apply to the advantages of this method. Cleaning is carried out using a bucket with a rope, with which waste is scooped out of the pit into a prepared container. In this way, it is impossible to completely get rid of waste, and the contents of the container also need to be disposed of somewhere.

The only advantage of manual pumping is the financial component, or rather its absence.

With pump

The only difference from the manual method is the use of a pump instead of a bucket and the possibility of maximum cleaning of the pit.

It is recommended to use a specialized fecal pump, which differs from the usual one with increased productivity, quality and built-in filter. Some models are also equipped with a blade for crushing large particles, which allows crushing large fractions of waste, not clogging equipment and serve a longer service life.

It is possible to pump out with a conventional water pump, but with their help only liquid can be pumped out. Heavy fractions of faeces will remain in the pit. To get rid of them, after a while you will still have to turn to a bucket of rope. The container with the drained sewage is also taken to a place designated by the local authorities for disposal.For a conventional pump, the installation of additional filters is mandatory, without which the equipment will quickly fail.

Independent pumping methods are possible provided that a small number of people live temporarily, otherwise the removal of the pumped out masses will have to be carried out several times a month or even a week. A way out of this situation will be a separate large tank where you can store sewage, and, after accumulating a sufficient volume, dispose of it using a sewage machine.

Waste disposal machine

In urban and surrounding areas, as well as in large regional centers, this is the most popular way to clean cesspools and septic tanks. The reason is the presence of organizations and specialized equipment that provide sewage services.

The advantages and attractiveness of this method are:

• comfort, minimal waste of time;
• no need to carry out a complex of time-consuming, unpleasant work;
• the order of the car is carried out by means of a phone call, and the order of special equipment at a time convenient for you.

It remains only to meet the car and control the process: the waste must be removed completely, without residues. Incomplete pumping of the pit can cause further silting of the bottom.

Among the shortcomings, the following points can be highlighted:

• the cost of sewer services is quite high;
• The septic tank should be located as close as possible to the fence, for convenient access for equipment, and so that the suction hose can reach the bottom of the pit. In the absence of conditions, the procedure will not be possible.

Biological substances

For areas that do not have the ability to access special equipment, an excellent solution can be "pumping out" using biological products that are safe for the environment. They contain bacteria that accelerate the decomposition of organic waste, processing solid waste into water. The purified water then goes into the ground if the bottom is not airtight. Or it can be pumped out and used to water garden beds or flowers.

Benefits:

• Ease of use: the drug is poured directly into the toilet, flushed. Also, the product diluted with water can be applied directly to the pit.
• Manufacturers offer various preparations designed for different types of septic tanks: an autonomous toilet, a cesspool or compost. Information is indicated on the packaging.
• Safety for humans, nature.
• No need to worry about waste disposal.

The effectiveness of microorganisms is achieved with regular use, according to the recommended schedule in the instructions. However, keep in mind that their action is suppressed by harsh chemicals, which could be counted among the minuses. But by limiting the flow of household cleaning agents into the waste system on the day of pumping, you give bacteria complete freedom of action.

Conclusion

It's hard enough to say which method is better. Each of them has its own pros and cons. It would be more correct to say about the pumping method suitable for you. You need to proceed from the individual situation: the territorial position of the site, the possibility of calling specialists, the volume, type of septic tank.

If speed and comfort are important, the best option is the services of specialized equipment. In conditions of impossibility to call a sewer, biological products will provide efficiency and speed.

If the cost of services matters, the only option is the manual method. But there can be no talk of any convenience and speed. The rest of the methods cannot be called economical, they are about the same in terms of costs.

It is worth noting that the best solution for many owners is to combine several methods. For example, in a suburban remote area, treatment with biological preparations is combined with pumping out by a pump. And residents of the central regions use septic drugs to reduce the number of calls to the services of a sewer truck.