All You Need to Know About Sand Traps

While your sand trap provides debris-free water, routine sand trap cleaning is essential to making sure your tank stays in great shape year after year. Failing to clean your sand trap can result in the need for expensive repairs, hurting your bottom line. Just as importantly, local plumbing codes indicate that the debris from wastewater must be disposed of to keep overflow from entering city sewer mains. 

If your business uses sand traps, make sure you understand the basics of how they work, why they need to be cleaned, and who to call for all of your sand trap needs. Read on to learn more! 

How a Sand Trap Works 

Like the name suggests, a sand trap separates sand and other debris in water. Two chambers serve to divide water from the dirt and other solid wastes. While the water rises to the top, the solid waste sinks to the base. Then the water moves through to the sewage system. Over time, the debris in the sand trap builds up. So every trap should be routinely cleaned, and any built-up debris should be disposed of in a safe manner. 

How to Tell if Your Trap Needs Cleaning 

While we certainly recommend scheduling routine service to prevent any problems, there are a few signs that indicate your sand trap may be in trouble or in need of cleaning, including higher water levels than usual in the primary chamber and secondary chamber. The presence of oil and grit is also an obvious sign that your sand trap needs to be cleaned. Finally, bad odors can indicate the buildup of debris, a sure sign that your sand trap isn’t performing as it should. 

How Often to Have Your Traps Cleaned 

Sand trap cleaning isn’t a service that most business owners can perform themselves. Fortunately, Affordable Vacuum Service, Inc is here to help. The frequency of sand trap cleaning for your business depends on local regulations as well as the size of your tank and the volume of water used. We can give you more details about local codes to make sure you stay in compliance with these laws. 

Contact Us Today for Sand Trap Cleaning!

When you’re in need of sand trap cleaning, grease trap cleaning, septic tank cleaning, or roll off dumpsters for your business, turn to the experts who are fully equipped for the job: Affordable Vacuum Service, Inc. We serve commercial clients throughout Midland, TX; Odessa, TX; Big Spring, TX; Andrews, TX; and the rest of the Permian Basin in Texas, and we would be happy to assist you.