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How To Maintain Your Septic System

Posted by admin - March 14, 2022 - Septic Maintenance
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Ensuring that you have reliable plumbing and waste removal system in your home is very important. Depending on where you live, you could have access to the public sewage system, or you may need to have your own septic system. While a quality septic system can be quite durable and last for a long time, it will need to be properly maintained, inspected, and cared for. There are various tips for caring for your septic system to ensure it remains in good condition. 

Inspect Your Septic System

One of the most important things that you should do to ensure that your septic system is in good working order is to have it inspected regularly. While you should have a professional inspect it at least every few years, there are some simple visual inspections that you can do on your own between professional visits. Inspecting your septic system can include checking water pressure from toilets and sinks, checking the surrounding area by the septic system for standing water, and identifying any odd smells or wet spots in your yard. If there are visible issues with the septic system, you should have it checked out more thoroughly.

Get Rid of Waste the Right Way

One of the ways that people can harm their septic system is by not disposing of waste the right way. Too many people will flush the wrong items down the drain or toilet. While this may seem fine for a period of time, eventually these decisions can come back to haunt you and cause damage to your septic system. Some of the items that you should always avoid putting down a drain and into your septic system include cooking grease, diapers, cleaning wipes, and various household chemicals. This can help you avoid a variety of significant repair needs. 

Be Mindful of the Drainfield

An important part of any septic system is the drainfield. This part of your septic system will help to contaminants from your septic system. While this can work well for a long time, there are ways that a property owner can harm it. Generally, you should identify where the drainfield is and leave it alone as much as possible. This should include not putting heavy objects on it, keeping plant life away, and ensuring that other drainage does not run through it. All of these can ensure the drainfield works interrupted and will keep your septic system working as efficiently as possible. 

It is very important that all people who own a septic system keep it in good condition. Doing this will ensure that it remains reliable and can help you avoid significant repairs. You can follow these things to do when inspecting your septic system and keep it in good working order. 

 

 

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