Septic tank pump out in Fernandina Beach around the island's logistics

The tank is located and the lid uncovered. Water level, sludge depth and scum depth are measured before anything is removed, because those numbers set the next service date. The tank is pumped with the sludge broken up at the bottom rather than skimmed. The outlet is watched for backflow while the tank is down, which is the one moment the drain field's condition is visible. The inlet baffle, outlet baffle and partition wall are inspected while the tank is empty. Findings are reported, the next date is set from what was measured, and a riser is offered where the lid was buried.