Septic Tanks: Save Money by Following These Guidelines

Proper cleaning and maintenance of your septic tanks and overall septic system is not only good for you economically, it also benefits your health and the environment.

Septic Maintenance Plan

SEPTIC TANKS: THE BASICS

what are septic tanks? Septic tanks are more common in rural areas without centralized sewer systems. A septic system is a series of underground wastewater treatment structures, including a septic tank, that use a combination of nature and time-tested technology to treat wastewater from household plumbing produced by bathrooms, kitchen drains, and laundry.

DOS AND DON’TS OF SEPTIC TANKS

The EPA has made several resources available for home owners and business owners that have septic tanks and can be found on https://www.epa.gov/septic. Some of our favorites are these simple one-pagers to download. These are great for posting around the house as reminders for the family and visitors.

PROTECT IT AND INSPECT IT

DO: Have your system inspected (in general) every one to three years by a licensed contractor and have the tank pumped, when necessary, generally every three to five years.

(HOW OFTEN TO PUMP SEPTIC TANK FOR A FAMILY OF FOUR?)

HEALTHY SEPTIC TANKS: THINK AT THE SINK

DON’T

• Pour cooking grease or oil down the sink or toilet.
• Rinse coffee grounds into the sink.
• Pour household chemicals down the sink or flush them.

DO:

• Eliminate or limit the use of a garbage disposal.
• Properly dispose of coffee grounds & food.
• Put grease in a container to harden before discarding in the trash.

DON’T OVERLOAD THE COMMODE

DON’T

• Flush non-degradable products or chemicals, such as tampons, condoms, dental floss, diapers, cigarette butts, cat litter, paper towels, pharmaceuticals.

DO:

• Dispose of these items in the trash can!

SEPTIC SYSTEM CARE OUTSIDE: SHIELD YOUR FIELD

DON’T

• Park or drive on your drainfield. The weight can damage the drain lines.
• Plant trees or shrubs too close to your drainfield, roots can grow into your septic system and clog it.

DO:

• Consult a septic service professional to advise you of the proper distance for planting trees and shrubs, depending on your septic tank location.

DON’T STRAIN YOUR DRAIN

DON’T

• Concentrate your water use by using your dishwasher, shower, washing machine, and toilet at the same time. All that extra water can really strain your septic system.

DO:

• Stagger the use of water-generating appliances. This can be helpful especially if your system has not been pumped in a long time.
• Become more water efficient by fixing plumbing leaks and consider installing bathroom and kitchen faucet aerators and water-efficient products.

SAVE MONEY ON SEPTIC EXPENSES BY MANAGING WATER USE

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For more tips on maintaining the health of your septic system, pumping, cleaning, inspecting or repairing your septic tank, call or text us at (330)391-5551.

EMERGENCY SEPTIC SERVICES NEAR YOU

We service the Northern Ohio area including Erie, Lorain, Medina, Portage, Stark, Summit and Wayne counties. Our family-owned septic company is the one to call for all of your emergency septic tank services, including septic tank pumping. We’re open Monday through Friday, 7am to 7pm, and the quickest way to get on the schedule is to text us at (330) 391-5551.

Our goal is to be the Best Septic Services Company Near You!

We want to save you money by maintaining the health and extending the life and of your septic system. We aim to be the best septic services company near you. Please leave us a review and let us know how we did.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
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