Septic Tank Services

Taking care of your septic system isn’t complicated or expensive, but it’s a chore that you must do to keep your system running smoothly and to avoid problems that require costly excavation to fix. Here are a few simple things you can do to ensure your septic system works perfectly for many years.

• Get your system pumped out regularly. The average household septic system requires pumping out every three to five years.
• Reduce the amount of water that goes into your system by spacing out dishwashing and laundry chores throughout the week instead of doing them on the same day. When you put too much water into your septic tank, you reduce its ability to break down solid wastes.
• Be mindful about what you flush down the toilet. Too many homeowners treat their toilets as trash cans and flush all kinds of non-biodegradable items down the drain. The only things you should ever flush are human waste and toilet paper. Everything else should go into the trash, like dental floss, cotton balls, feminine products, and personal wipes.
• Beware of what you put down your kitchen drains. Like your toilets, you must be careful about what goes down the drain of your kitchen sink. Don’t pour things like coffee grounds, cooking oil, grease, flour, dairy products, or large food particles down the kitchen drain.
• Be careful of the chemicals used in cleaning products because they can kill the good bacteria your septic system needs to function. If you have a clogged toilet, try a plunger or call a plumber instead of resorting to chemical drain cleaners. Also, don’t use chemical toilet bowl cleaners because many of these products contain bleach.
• Lastly, call a professional septic system service once a year to inspect your septic system to ensure it’s working correctly and to fix any minor problems before they develop into expensive repairs down the road.