Is Your Septic System Ready for Heavy Rain?

December 30th, 2016 Posted in Drain Field
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Sometimes it is not what goes into your septic system that can cause problems. Mother Nature can also do harm to your system with torrential downpours, hail and deep freezes. While most homeowners with septic systems prepare for the freezing weather during the winter, not everyone considers what those heavy rain storms can do to their drain field and septic system.

Your drain field is only designed to handle so much water at a time. Your distribution box carefully distributes water evenly throughout the field so it can absorb into the drainage soil. Unfortunately, when a heavy rain storm hits, this can push water, and the effluent, back into the septic tank. As the drain field floods, so may your septic tank. If the tank is already fairly full, this excess water can push sewage back up toward your home and cause a sewer backup in your drains.

A sewer backup can be very expensive. Not only will your plumbing be unusable, it can cause water and mold damage in your home. If sewage overflows into your home, this can be a health hazard and needs specialized cleanup to ensure that your home is sanitized for safety. You also may need repairs to your drain field and septic system.

To prevent problems during the spring, summer and fall storms, preventative maintenance is required for your septic system. Before the rainy season hits in your region of the country, have your septic system inspected. If your septic tank is over half full, it may be beneficial to have it pumped as a precaution. Allowing extra room for those flooding waters can prevent the possibility of a sewer backup into your home.

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

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Tips for Parents with a Septic System

December 30th, 2016 Posted in Septic System Maintenance
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If you ask a septic service technician what are common factors that cause septic problems, children are often listed. People who are parents with small children and also are owners of a septic system need to be aware of the possible problems that can occur. Often the cause of a septic emergency or backup is directly related to children. Here are a few tips for parents that own septic systems in their homes.

  • Don’t flush baby wipes and other solid items. You may be tempted to flush dirty baby wipes, cotton swabs and other sanitary items down the toilet. However, these items do not disintegrate and will clog your septic system. Throw them into the trash.
  • Keep small toys out of the bathroom. Often kids like to have toys to play with in the tub. While this is fine, once bath time is over, put those toys away or out of reach. Left unattended in the tub, those small toys often find their way into the toilet and kids love to watch them swirl down into your septic system.
  • Teach your kids septic system rules. Septic systems need special care. Many items can harm your septic system, such as certain foods, chemicals, paint, medications and non-biodegradable items. Teach your kids what they can and can’t put down your drain and how to avoid harming your drain field.

As a parent, you don’t need any extra expenses, especially a large expense like a septic system replacement. Make sure to protect your septic system by following these tips and scheduling regular inspections with your local septic service professional for ongoing maintenance.

Posted on behalf of:
Seagraves Plumbing Sewer & Septic
4980 Plant Atkinson Rd SE
Smyrna, GA 30080
(494) 792-2221

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Avoiding Septic Emergencies

December 30th, 2016 Posted in Septic System
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No one wants to wake up and find backed up sewage in their toilets, sinks and bathtubs. A septic emergency is not only disgusting and inconvenient, it can be very expensive. Although not all septic emergencies can be prevented, there are often signs that can warn you of a possible problem with your system. Here are a few signs that can help you recognize a septic issue before it becomes a major septic emergency.

Slow Drains

If you have one slow drain in your home, it is most likely a plumbing problem with that particular drain. However, if you have several drains that are slow, especially on the lowest level of the house, call your septic professional. There could be an issue with your septic system that is causing the slow drainage. If not fixed, you could wake up to a nasty sewage back up into your home.

Watch Your Drain Field

Your drain or leach field is a good indicator of possible problems with your septic system. If water or sewage is pooling in your drain field or there is a foul odor, this can be a sign there are issues with your septic. Ignoring this could end up causing a septic emergency and can even end in a complete septic failure.

Odor and Wet Spots

It is not just your drain field that should be watched for signs of septic issues in your outdoor area. Any wet spots in your lawn or rotten, sewage odors can be a sign of a problem. Sewer pipes under your yard can crack, break or become blocked, causing problems. These wet areas and odor can alert you to an issue below the surface of your yard.

At the first sign of any septic issues, call your local septic service company. It is almost always less expensive to have a septic repaired before it becomes a major septic emergency.

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

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Do You Need a Sump or Ejector Pump or Both?

December 30th, 2016 Posted in Sump Pumps and Ejector Pumps
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Movement of water in and around your home typically depends on using gravity as a force. However, when water is accumulated below your sewer lines in basement plumbing or from excess rainwater, you may need a pump to bring it up to the sewer line for elimination. Both sump and ejector pumps can achieve this goal, but each is used for different purposes. Here are the basics on these two types of pumps that can facilitate your water and waste elimination needs.

Sump Pumps

Water can be detrimental to your home’s foundation and cause flooding in basements or crawl spaces below your home. Sump pumps are used to remove water that collects below the surface of the ground surrounding your home. These are typically activated by an automatic system that gauges water levels. Once triggered, the pump expels water that approaches your foundation and basement walls.

Ejector Pumps

If you have plumbing for a kitchen, laundry room or bathroom that is in your basement or below your sewer lines, you need mechanical help to force the wastewater up to the desired level. An ejector pump is used for this purpose whenever the wastewater or sewage from your plumbing must exit your home from a lower area than your sewer lines.

If you want to add plumbing to your basement or have issues with basement flooding, you will need one or both of these pumps for your home or business. Your local sewer or septic service company can install the needed pumps and connect them to your sewer system to facilitate this need. Call your service provider to determine the best pump or pumps for your waste or water elimination problem.

Posted on behalf of:
Kiddco Plumbing Inc
Sterling, VA
(703) 435-4441

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Is Remediation the Answer for Your Failing Septic System?

December 30th, 2016 Posted in Septic System Maintenance
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Your septic system relies on a balance of bacterial and mechanical factors to function properly. While you can have the mechanical aspect routinely inspected and maintained, the bacterial component can be more difficult to manage. Anaerobic systems rely on anaerobic bacteria to slowly breakdown waste solids in your tank. However, these same bacteria can cause the formation of bio-mat in your drain field that can lead to septic failure. Remediation is one option to stop this process and turnaround a failing septic system.

Septic remediation uses an aerobic bacteria generator to change the bacterial balance in your septic tank. Although anaerobic bacteria can work for decades to maintain a healthy septic system, over time they can produce a slimy substance that can clog your drain field. This can create a bio-mat that covers your drain field, making it difficult for effluent to be absorbed by the soil. This problem can be solved with the use of an aerobic bacteria generator.

These generators are placed in the septic tank and add oxygen to the tank, creating aerobic bacteria that feeds off the sludge and solids. These bacteria also flow out with the effluent to the drain field and begin consuming the slime and bio-mat that are clogging the filtration process. Just by adding this component to your septic system, you can often fix a failing septic system and extend the life of your system for many years.

There are many different aerobic bacteria generators available through septic service professionals. One of the top options is the Aquaworx Remediator. Talk to your local septic service company to see if remediation can save your failing septic system.

Posted on behalf of:
Bynum & Sons Plumbing, Inc.
2120 McDaniels Bridge Rd SW
Lilburn, GA 30047
(770) 736-8283

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Avoid Costly Septic Problems at Your Business

December 30th, 2016 Posted in Commercial Pumping
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One of the costliest aspects of running a business is needing to shut down for any reason. When you close your doors to fix an internal problem, you are spending money while not earning any revenue. For businesses that serve customers such as restaurants, salons and other service industries, maintaining your building is essential for making a profit. If you have a business with a septic system, you can avoid costly downtime for your company by adhering to stringent maintenance for your system.

Invest in Septic Maintenance

Many businesses with septic systems never need to close their doors due to plumbing or waste issues. How do they achieve this? Through a regimented maintenance schedule. Since commercial buildings produce more waste than most residential homes, they need more maintenance when it comes to their septic systems. Preventive service can ensure that they never need to shut their doors due to a septic backup, health regulation infraction or clogged drainage system. Here are a few tips to avoid septic issues at your business:

  • Grease trap maintenance. If you own a restaurant, you must have a grease trap and have it routinely maintained. In most areas, there are strict regulations on how often it must be cleaned.
  • Tank pumping. Businesses will need their tanks pumped more often to avoid backups. Consult with your local septic service to schedule routine pumping to avoid expensive overflows of your septic tank.
  • Routine inspections. Fix and repair your septic system before it causes a shutdown of your business with routine inspections of your system. Investing in repairs is much less expensive than a septic emergency that closes your business for hours, days or even a week.

Stay on top of your septic system maintenance to keep your business’ doors open and your profit levels high. Talk to your local septic service company about setting up a routine maintenance schedule for your septic system.

Posted on behalf of:
A-Flo Free Septic
Lawrenceville, GA
(770) 927-7926

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