SEPTIC TANK MAINTENANCE TIPS

From what to do in order to keep your septic system healthy to what NOT to do, or avoid doing, these septic tank maintenance tips are simple, quick and easy to implement.

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TIPS ON MAINTAINING YOUR SEPTIC SYSTEM

From what to do and what to avoid to items that should never go into your septic tank, this post provides the basic septic tank maintenance tips.

Septic System Maintenance Tips: What to Do

1. Keep current records of when your septic system was last maintained and continue to maintain your septic system every one to three years.

  • Regular maintenance prevents system failure
  • The longer you allow your system to fill with sludge the greater the risk of destroying your drainfield

2. Be knowledgeable of where all of the key components of your septic system are located.
3. Be knowledgeable of how your septic system operates.

4. Spread laundry use over the week as opposed to many loads in one day.

  • Doing all of your laundry at one time puts strain on your septic system. By spreading it out over several days it will make a significant difference on the wear and tear of your septic system.

5. Ditch the pods laundry detergent and use liquid.
6. Do remove any trees or plant life that may have large root systems growing near the septic system.

Septic System Maintenance Tips: What Not to Do

1. Do not park or drive on your drain field.
2. If possible, avoid the use of garbage disposals.
3. Do not put household chemicals down the sink or toilet.
4. Avoid planting trees or shrubs near the drain field.

THINGS THAT SHOULD NEVER GO IN YOUR SEPTIC TANK

  • Grease
  • Rags and strings
  • Coffee grounds
  • Paper towels
  • Baby wipes
  • Sanitary napkins and tampons
 
  • Diapers
  • Cigarette butts
  • Antibacterial soaps
  • Trash
  • Condoms
  • Bandages
  • Dental Floss
  • Cat Litter
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Other non-degradable products

REDUCE EMERGENCY SEPTIC SERVICES WITH MAINTENANCE

You can do your part to keep your septic tank healthy and reduce the frequency of septic tank pumping with s septic service plan and preventative maintenance. First, don’t put anything down your septic system that is non-biodegradable, such as cigarette butts, diapers, paper towels, and more. Plus, installing an effluent filter, which helps to decrease the number of solids that leave the tank helps promote your septic tank’s health.

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