Buying Land with a Septic System?

June 22nd, 2016 Posted in Septic Tank Inspections
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You found the perfect place to invest in a new or vacation home, a piece of land that is already equipped with a septic system. Whether there is already a small cabin or trailer on the property or there used to be a structure, you are imagining your new home that will easily hook up with the existing septic system. Before you write that down payment check for the property, you will want to have a thorough septic inspection.

Most property purchases with an existing septic system will require an inspection of the system. However, the inspection is just to ensure that the system is functional and meets the local regulations. A clean bill of health on a septic system does not mean you will be able to use it for a future home you are planning to build. Before buying land with a septic system that you intend to use for a new home, here are a few things you need to know.

  • When was the system installed?
  • When was the last service and/or tank pumping?
  • What size of a tank does the system have?
  • Where is the drain field?

These are all important questions with more important answers. A septic system that is decades old may need many upgrades. Plus, the tank size and drain field may not be large enough for the size of home you want to build. If the system has not been maintained, it could mean large expenses down the road.

Before you decide to buy land with a septic system, make sure you invest in a thorough inspection of the system by a local septic service and get the answers to these questions. It could save you from future disappointment and many expenses if it is not right for your needs.

Posted on behalf of:
Metro Septic LLC
1210 N Tennessee St
Cartersville, GA 30120
(678) 873-7934

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5 Things in Your Home That Can Contribute to Septic System Failures

June 22nd, 2016 Posted in Septic System Maintenance
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No one wants to come home to a backed up septic system that may need to be replaced. Septic system failures are messy and expensive, making it a priority to avoid anything that can cause this issue. However, most septic failures can be prevented if you know what can cause them. Here are five common contributors to septic failures that are in your home.

  1. Garbage disposal. Although garbage disposals are handy, they are also a bad idea if you own a home with a septic system. Even though the garbage disposal breaks down food, it is better to not put any food down the drain when you have a septic.
  2. Washing machine. Lint from your clothes can go down the drain from your washer and causing havoc in your septic system. Installing a lint filter in your washer can prevent lint clogs in your drain field.
  3. Toilets. The biggest drains in your house is your toilets, making them the most likely place for foreign items to enter your septic. Make sure your family understands what can be flushed and what cannot, such as feminine hygiene products, cotton swabs and disposable wipes.
  4. Cleaners. Many cleaners you use in your home can be harmful to your septic system. Make sure to use laundry soaps, dish soaps and all-purpose cleaners that are safe for septic systems.
  5. Medications. Did you know that some medications can be harmful to the bacteria your septic system needs to function? Also, flushing old tablets down the drain can clog your drain field pipes.

Avoid septic system disasters by being aware of these common culprits. As another preventative measure, make sure to have annual inspections and routine tank pumping by your local septic service provider.

Posted on behalf of:
Septic Service Pro, LLC
Peachtree Street NW
Atlanta, GA 30334
(678) 292-8728

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