What is good to put in a septic tank to break down solids?

• <div><p>The bacteria already present in your septic system should be enough to <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/what-to-put-in-septic-tank-for-solids.htm">break down solids</a> in a properly maintained septic tank. However, if you’re in a DIY mood, you can try adding (well-mashed) rotten tomatoes to help the good bacteria fulfill their duty. Just make sure you give them a couple hours to work after flushing them down.</p></div>

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Q: How do I know if my septic tank is clogged or full?

• <div><p>Your septic tank may be full or clogged if you notice household drains that are backed up, draining slowly, or gurgling; greener, lusher grass around the septic system; pooling water in your yard; or smelling sewage odors outdoors. You can contact a <a href="https://www.angi.com/nearme/septic-tank-repair/">local septic tank pro</a> to inspect your septic system and pump your tank. </p></div>

Q: How long does a well pump and pressure tank last?

• <div><p>With regular servicing and general upkeep, both a well pump and pressure tank can last for years. The average lifespan of a well pump is around eight to 15 years. A well pressure tank can last from seven to 10 years. How long a well pump and pressure tank lasts also depends on a variety of factors such as type, size, material, and brand.</p></div>

Q: Do well pump repairs include warranties?

• <div><p>Many contractors offer warranties for parts and labor. Confirm terms before hiring.</p></div>

Q: What neutralizes septic smell?

• <div><p>Baking soda can help neutralize a septic smell. If the pH balance inside your tank is off, it can emit a sulfurous odor that resembles rotten eggs. Pour one cup of baking soda down your toilet once a week to help neutralize your septic tank. If you want to increase the bacteria in your septic tank, add three rotten tomatoes to your septic tank through your garbage disposal. You can do this once every three months.</p></div>

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Last update on November 23, 2025

Reviewed in May 2025
Clay's came promptly and worked efficiently. Cost was very reasonable as well. We will definitely continue to work with them.
Clay's Septic & Jetting Inc
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Reviewed in January 2025
Dario is awesome and easy to work with. His team is excellent and professional. They exceeding my expectations in every way and made a difficult project much easier. Highly recommend them!
Santiago General Engineering
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Reviewed in November 2022
Ready fix the broken line between the foundation wall and septic tank in about five hours. They did a good professional job. We are back online, start to finish in less than a day. Polite workers, good price I would highly recommend them.
Reddi Services Inc
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Reviewed in September 2016
Excellent job done. They are prompt, very professional and performed work beyond expectations. Kurtis' excavation work was super clean and tidy. He definitely went above and beyond to put all the landscaping back. George was also so quick with a shovel and did a great job.
VAN DELDEN WASTE WATER SYSTEMS
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Reviewed in January 2017
The only problem we had and they fixed it and they were very conscientious about it, the driver hit back into a fence along our tennis court and then pulled a little bit and they came, rooter rooter came up and fixed it, so they were attentive to us and it was a difficult backing situation and...
Alpha Plumbing & Rooter Service
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Reviewed in November 2022
Wonderful shaping of our Landscape- rock walls, steps, and other creations thanks to Brandon. We will hire him again in a heartbeat.
Homefront GC LLC
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Reviewed in October 2012
Late evening noises turned into a flooded toilet and shower area - yuck. Called first thing in the morning and very quickly got a call back from and quot;Mikeand quot; who apparently runs the service. He was helpful and knowledgable. In spite of his proclamation of a and quot;very busy dayand...
AARON'S SEPTIC TANK
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Reviewed in June 2012
The name of the concerned person was Mark Kinder. They are a family operated business with one or two sons working in the company. They did a pretty decent and fantastic job all around. I was really impressed with them. They were referred to me by a local sprinkler and septic place which I...
AFFORDABLE SEPTIC & EXCAVATING
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Reviewed in November 2012
i had a clogged toilet which was backing up into my bathtub and caused some other minor flooding. I had to turn the water off to the entire house. I called my plumber who couldn't come for another 3 days and 4 other local plumbers who were all busy. I looked up John's plumbing on Angie's list...
John Gleason's Plumbing
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Reviewed in March 2010
Went above and beyond what was expected. Did extra digging in hard rock without a complaint or extra charge. Usually extra digging costs extra
ALLARD'S SEPTIC SERVICE
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