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Septage

Liquid and settled material inside a septic tank with a service hose at its access opening.
AI-generated illustration showing liquid and settled material inside a septic tank with a service hose at its access opening.

Septage is the liquid and solid material removed from a septic tank during servicing. It should not be treated as ordinary clean water.

What this means at your property

A septic backup or release can involve both a wastewater-system problem and affected property. Pumping or repairing the system is distinct from assessing and restoring contacted building materials.

Who should be involved in the response?

Contact an appropriate septic service provider for the system and a qualified cleanup provider for the property. Describe where the material traveled and keep access restricted as advised; do not spread it by moving belongings through the affected area.

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