--- title: Septic Tank Pumping and Cleaning, Montgomery County, PA description: Expert Septic tank pumping & cleaning services in PA, contact Onsite Management Inc. We are a member of Pennsylvania Septage Management Association. --- ** Sewage Experts Serving: Chester County Delaware County Montgomery County Berks County Bucks County Philadelphia County ** [![Septic System Inspection & Maintenance](https://www.onsitemgt.com/hs-fs/file-15980616-jpg/images/septic-tank-cleaner.jpg?width=557&name=septic-tank-cleaner.jpg)](https://www.onsitemgt.com?hsLang=en-us) ** CALL 610-430-3100** HICPA # 18675 [** CALL 610-430-3100**](tel:6104303100) HICPA # 18675 # [Septic Tank Pumping](http://www.psma.net/aboutus/ethics) [![Septic Tank Pumping Discount](https://www.onsitemgt.com/hs-fs/file-15980543-png/images/septic_tank_pumping_coupon_button-resized-193.png)](https://www.onsitemgt.com/landing-page-Septic-Tank-Pumping/?hsLang=en-us)   ![How a septic tank works](https://www.onsitemgt.com/hs-fs/file-15978191-jpg/images/onsitemgt002004.jpg) ![How a septic tank works](https://www.onsitemgt.com/hs-fs/file-15978076-gif/images/onsitemgt002003.gif) ![Septic tank pumping](https://www.onsitemgt.com/hs-fs/file-15977995-jpg/images/onsitemgt002001.jpg) [**We pump to the PSMA Pump-out Standard. Make sure your service provider does!**](http://www.psma.net/Code_of_Ethics.cfm) The first important component of your septic system is the septic tank, an underground watertight receptacle designed and constructed to receive wastewater from your home. This tank separates the solids and liquids, partially digests organic matter, stores sludge and scum, and delivers relatively clear effluent to the absorption area. In a properly functioning treatment tank, solids and liquids are effectively separated. Solids and partially decomposed sludge settle to the bottom of the tank and accumulate while a scum of lightweight material (including fats and greases) rises to the top. The partially clarified liquid that lies between the scum and sludge layers flows out to the absorption area. Regular and proper cleaning is one way to help prolong your onlot sewage system. Make sure that the pumper opens the main access of the septic tank when cleaning it out. This allows the tank to be completely cleaned out. Never pump the tank through the 4 or 6" inspection port that is situated over the baffles. Only a small portion of the tank will be cleaned and risk of damaging the baffles inside the tank is high. Inspect the condition of the baffles. If missing, broken, damaged, or deteriorated, they should be replaced immediately. They serve an important purpose in helping to prolong the life of your system. When the sludge and scum layers are not routinely pumped out, the area in the tank available for clarification decreases. Solids will enter the absorption area at an accelerated rate, and the absorption area clogs prematurely. Effluent "ponds" over the absorption area onto the surface of the ground. Sewage finds its way to a stream or road ditch, or backs up into your home. [Prolonging the Life of Your Septic System Brochure](https://www.onsitemgt.com/Prolonging-the-Life-of-Your-Septic-System/?hsLang=en-us) [The Advantages of Maintenace Agreements Brochure](https://www.onsitemgt.com/hs-fs/file-3094634954-pdf/docs/the-advantages-of-maintenance-agreements.pdf?hsLang=en-us) Our Mission Statement: "Our commitment to you is to use our knowledge to preserve the environment, conserve the valuable asset of your property, and to minimize or eliminate the costly expense of system failures." [**Septic Tank Pumping**](https://www.onsitemgt.com/how-a-septic-tank-works/?hsLang=en-us) **[Testing and Design](https://www.onsitemgt.com/septic-system-testing-and-design/?hsLang=en-us)** [**Real Estate Inspections**](https://www.onsitemgt.com/septic-system-24-hour-emergency-service/?hsLang=en-us) [**Septic System Installations**](https://www.onsitemgt.com/septic-system-24-hour-emergency-service/?hsLang=en-us) **[Septic System 24 Hour Emergency Service](https://www.onsitemgt.com/septic-system-24-hour-emergency-service/?hsLang=en-us)**  [![SEPTIC TANK PUMPING COUPON BUTTON resized 193](https://www.onsitemgt.com/hs-fs/file-15980543-png/images/septic_tank_pumping_coupon_button-resized-193.png)](https://www.onsitemgt.com/landing-page-Septic-Tank-Pumping/?hsLang=en-us)  [![Click me](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/92563/516517da-46b3-4123-9b45-02d1a1ac79da.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/92563/516517da-46b3-4123-9b45-02d1a1ac79da) [![PEAT FILTER CUSTOMER UPDATE BUTTON resized 193](https://www.onsitemgt.com/hs-fs/file-15979262-png/images/peat_filter_customer_update_button-resized-193.png)](https://www.onsitemgt.com/peat-filter-maintenance/?hsLang=en-us) ### Follow Me © 2021 OnSite Management, Inc. All Rights Reserved