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Septic System Maintenance Celebrated in SepticSmart Week
10-18% of septic systems in the US are failing, a statistic that is estimated to increase due to changes in the climate. With over 22 million households using septic systems, proper maintenance of septic systems are critical. Each year the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) holds SepticSmart Week, an annual event that occurs the third week of September. This year SepticSmart Week, September 18 - 22 in 2023. is celebrating its 11th Anniversary!
SEPTICSMART WEEK FOR SEPTIC SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
Due to the challenges of septic system maintenance across the country the EPA's SepticSmart program provides materials to the public to be downloaded, distributed and shared by people, municipalities and septic services businesses like Double Flush. These materials are designed to make septic system maintenance easier to understand and explain to other people in your household in order to keep your septic system operating as designed. When septic systems fail, not only is it a big expense to replace a septic system (compared to maintaining) but a failed septic system causes major health concerns with potential sewage and bacteria entering the groundwater.
WHY IS PROPER SEPTIC SYSTEM MAINTENANCE IMPORTANT?
It is important to properly maintain your septic tank and septic system for several reasons:
1. Septic System Maintenance Saves You Money
Malfunctioning systems can cost $3,000-7,000 to repair or replace compared to maintenance costs of about $250-500 every 3-5 years.
2. Properly Maintained Septic Systems Add Value to Your Home
Protect the value of your home by keeping your septic system properly maintained. Failed or malfunctioning septic systems can drastically reduce property values, add a level of difficulty to the sale of your home, and even pose a legal liability.
3. Maintained Septic Systems Keep Your Family Safe
Properly maintaining your septic system keeps your water clean and safe. This is one way to keep your family's drinking water pure, and reduces the risk of contaminating community, local, and regional waters.
4. Healthy Septic Systems Keep the Environment Clean
Failing septic systems can harm the local ecosystem by killing native plants, fish, and shellfish.
Double Flush Handles Your Septic System Maintenance
Click on the image of SepticSmart Sam to print out a comprehensive flyer that you can keep in important areas of the house to remind your family about the Do's and Don't of Septic System Maintenance and Proper Care of Your Drainfield. Contact Double Flush Septic Services to set up a septic inspection, septic tank pumping, septic cleaning and an annual septic maintenance plan to take all the guesswork out of your septic tank maintenance. By investing just a few hundred dollars a year in preventative maintenance you can save yourself tens of thousands of dollars in repairs or replacement of a failing septic system.
Click through the materials below for more easy-to-understand tips for septic system maintenance reminders:
WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT SEPTIC SYSTEMS
From explaining how a septic system works to how do you know if your septic system is not working properly, this flyer is a comprehensive, double-sided handout with a comprehensive look at septic system maintenance. Topics include:
- Do I have a septic system and how to find it.
- What can I do to maintain my system?
- How do I know if my septic system is not working properly?
- How does a septic system work?
PROPER LANDSCAPING AND DRAINFIELD MAINTENANCE
The drainfield is a vital part of your septic system. Having the right landscaping on and around your system is important, as tree and shrubbery roots can grow into the drain lines. Also, other heavy items like cars and livestock can break drain lines. Strong roots and heavy items can cause the drainfield to fail. And if the drainfield fails, your system fails.
BE SEPTICSMART: PROTECT YOUR DRAINFIELD
DO'S AND DONT'S OF SEPTIC SYSTEMS
The simple do's and don'ts of your septic system. Basics include these 5 tips made easy to remember:
- Protect It and Inspect It
- Think at the Sink
- Don't Overload the Commode
- Shield Your Field
- Don't Strain Your Drain
SEPTIC TANKS: DO’S AND DON’TS OF YOUR SEPTIC SYSTEM
For More Posts About Proper Care of Your Drainfield and Septic Tank:
- The easy basics of septic system care: SEPTIC TANKS: DO’S AND DON’TS OF YOUR SEPTIC SYSTEM
- Learn how reducing water usage can help: SAVE MONEY ON SEPTIC EXPENSES BY MANAGING WATER USE
- How often to pump my septic tank: HOW OFTEN TO PUMP SEPTIC TANK FOR A FAMILY OF FOUR?
- Find out if septic tank additives can help reduce how often you get your septic tank pumped: ARE SEPTIC TANK ADDITIVES NECESSARY?
- Answer if wipes are having an impact on need for septic pumping: SEPTIC EMERGENCY: FLUSHABLE WIPES CAN RUIN A PARTY
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.
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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 can work around your schedule when it's convenient for you, including working on weekends and evenings.
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.
Karen KirchnerJune 19, 2024
Have been in my home 30 + years and Double Flush is hands down the best septic service I have ever dealt with...price, work quality and all around kindness.....it is hard to find this kind of service anymore....thank you Double Flush!!
Volodymyr Huver (VOVA)June 18, 2024Very fast, friendly and very good price!! Was scheduled for Tuesday but I asked if there was anyway if they could come sooner and I got a call on Monday saying they can come out, very satisfied
Tiffani RiterMay 30, 2024I'm really happy we had them come out. We don't know much about our septic system and Scott answered all of them, and gave us peace of mind. Happy to have a great company so close.
Michael BischofMay 16, 2024I bought a house a year ago with a septic system. Not my first one but since I wasn't sure how long it has been since it was last pumped, I called Double Flush. Scott came out and looked at my whole system and explained how it worked. They determined that I was good for another year and said no charge for the call. I was surprised since they could have just as easily pumped it like I asked and collected their fee. I am grateful for the peace of mind and I will definitely be calling them again.
Steve HannaApril 25, 2024They have an amazing customer service. Tried to schedule same day but not likely. But Tracy was doing her best to try to get it done.
Adrianne KasperApril 22, 2024They responded quickly, arrived exactly on time, got the job done very fast, and provided excellent service at a very reasonable price.
Sandy HansonApril 16, 2024WOW!! We had an emergency situation with our septic and after a few phone calls including the septic company we have used for 20 years no one was able to help us for a couple of days until we called Double Flush Septic Services! Tracey answered the phone, she was very kind and professional. She understood our emergency and said she was going to contact Scott to see if they could squeeze us into his busy schedule. She called us back within a couple of minutes and stated they could help us with our emergency! Within a couple of hours Scott was here at our home taking care of our situation. He was also SO very kind and helpful to answer all my questions and concerns. What a pleasant experience with a septic emergency! We now have a new septic system company that we will be using! We were SO impressed with the customer service that Double Flush Septic Services gave us from the initial call to our septic emergency being fixed. Thank you Tracey and Scott!! We would HIGHLY recommend this company!!
RonApril 4, 2024Had emergency septic tank problems. They were very quick to respond and were very professional. Going to have my yearly services done by them from now on!
Rhiannon WilliamsMarch 30, 2024My new septic company. 1000% recommended. They took the time to correct issues other companies had made. Prompt and affordable.
Lynn LeonardMarch 28, 2024Excellent service and answered all questions, Highly recommend Double Flush for all septic services. They are reliable.