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2.OPENINGTHE SEPTICTANK:

THE SEPTIC TANK HAS ACCESS POINTS CALLED LIDS OR MANHOLES. THESE LIDS ARE USUALLY MADE OF CONCRETE OR PLASTIC AND ARE LOCATED AT GROUND LEVEL. THEY ARE OPENED USING TOOLS LIKE A WRENCH OR PRY BAR.

3.MeasuringTank Levels:

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IN SOME CASES, THE SERVICE PROVIDER MAY MEASURE THE THICKNESS OF THE SOLIDS AND SLUDGE LAYERS IN THE TANK TO ASSESS THE LEVEL OF ACCUMULATION. THIS INFORMATION HELPS DETERMINE THE FREQUENCY OF FUTURE PUMPING AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS.

4.FLUSHINGTHE TANK:

AFTER THE MAJORITY OF THE WASTE IS REMOVED, THE SEPTIC SERVICE PROVIDER MAY FLUSH THE TANK WITH CLEAN WATER TO DISLODGE AND REMOVE ANY REMAINING DEBRIS OR SLUDGE.

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