Silting a cesspool is a common problem that sooner or later all owners of private homes face. The reason for this is solid sewage and fecal matter that fall into the pit during operation. When a large amount of sludge accumulates in the sewer, the system ceases to function effectively and simply cannot cope with the waste poured into it. As a result, liquid waste accumulates at the bottom, and the pit itself overflows with water. And if the walls are covered with a layer of fatty deposits, then the problem becomes even more complicated. Indeed, in this case, liquid waste does not have the opportunity to go into the ground due to lack of passage.
It is necessary to pay attention to problems in the operation of the sewer system in a timely manner. Otherwise, it will be necessary not only to clear the pit of sludge, but also to eliminate the consequences in the form of contamination of the personal plot. After all, if you start the problem, the waste will begin to pour out, spreading an unpleasant odor. In addition, hazardous bacteria that carry the infection are found in sewage.
Restoring the correct operation of sewer work is a doable task. There are several effective ways to clean the cesspool from siltation.
Chemicals
Special chemicals are often used to clean sewer pits. These products dissolve sewage quite effectively and help get rid of bad smell. They are not afraid of low temperatures, which means that cleansing the pit with chemicals can be done even in the cold season. The disadvantage of this method is that some drugs are unsafe for the environment. For example, formaldehydes have very high toxicity, and the action of chemicals containing ammonium compounds is not well understood. The best option is to clean the cesspool using nitrate oxidizing agents. Their composition is close to fertilizers, and therefore the use of these products is safe for people and plants.
Biological products
The pit can be cleaned with biological agents containing live bacteria and enzymes. The principle of operation of microorganisms is that they absorb waste, producing safe organic matter. The cleaned mass can even be used as fertilizer. Biological products are easy to use and completely harmless, but they also have their drawbacks. Microorganisms do not work at low temperatures, which means that in the winter season this method of cleaning will have to be abandoned. Also, the effects of an aggressive chemical environment are detrimental to bacteria, so during their use it is impossible to pour waste containing household products into the pit.
Manual cleaning
Sludge can also be removed from the sewer pit in the simplest way - to clean it manually. This will require a bucket, spade and rope. Cleaning is as follows:
- Liquid waste is scooped out with a bucket;
- With the help of a shovel, all sludge is collected from the bottom;
- After the pit dries, the bottom is covered with gravel so that the next treatment is easier.
This method does not require financial costs, but it is quite unpleasant and time-consuming. In addition, you can manually clean only a not very deep hole. In some situations, it will be easier to bury the silted well and arrange a new place for waste.
Pump cleaning
Another common method for solving the problem of siltation of a drain pit is cleaning with a fecal or water pump. Devices are divided into two types:
- Automatic.After installation in a pit, such a pump operates independently, pumping waste as it appears.
- Semi-automatic. The operation of devices of this kind must be monitored.
Before starting pumping, sludge should be diluted to a liquid consistency. After all the waste has been pumped out, it is advisable to pour water into the pit. This is done in order to additionally flush the structure. It is important not to forget about pipelines, they also need high-quality cleaning. If a water pump is used for work, then it is worth purchasing a special filter for it, which will protect the mechanisms from clogging. No filter is required for the fecal pump; it is capable of pumping waste immediately after connection.
It should be noted that the cleansing of the pit with a pump, although effective, but rather unpleasant and complex process.
The call of the cesspool truck
This method is good because it does not require any effort from the owner of the pit. It is only necessary to call the sewer machine and the sewer pit will be cleaned of sludge in a short period of time. In addition, the cost of such a service includes not only the pumping of accumulated waste, but also their subsequent disposal.
Before you call the scavengers, you must make sure that the site has free access for the car to approach the pit. The length of the hose with which the waste will be pumped should also be considered. The quality of the work performed will depend on this factor. The pit should not be deeper than three meters, otherwise the cesspool workers will not be able to remove the sludge located at the bottom.
Specialists can use in their work not only a regular hose for pumping sewage, but also a special device called a suction pump. It is a device equipped with a long hose. Ilosos is effectively used to destroy dense layers of sludge. As a result, the correct operation of the sewer system is restored, liquid sewage ceases to accumulate, and the unpleasant odor disappears. Calling a cesspool truck is the easiest way to clear the cesspool from the sludge. The disadvantages include the rather high cost of this service.
When choosing the appropriate cleaning method, pay attention to its availability, cost and safety for the environment. For example, you can try to clean a hole of small depth yourself, or use a fecal pump. If you decide to use biological products for cleaning, make sure that the liquid waste does not contain household chemicals. And in the case of using chemicals, carefully read their composition. It must be environmentally friendly.
If the pit is deep enough, and the sludge layer has hardened strongly, it will be more correct to use the services of sewage pumps. Experienced specialists will do all the dirty work themselves, and the functionality of the sewer system will be restored.
