Taking proper care of your septic system can avoid unnecessary problems and the expense of septic tank or drain field repairs in the future. One easy way that most people tend to overlook is to conserve water. Since a septic tank separates excess liquid from solid waste and sends it to a drain field, it needs time to process so do what you can to prevent running large amounts of water at one time needlessly.
Monitor and repair leaky faucets or running toilets promptly. Spread your loads of laundry out over a few days and be sure to choose the right amount of water for the size of your load, to avoid wasting water. Also, do not install a garbage disposal. If you already have one, do not use it excessively as it can clog the drain field.
It would pay to be mindful of your septic tank and drain field hiding underneath that green grass; you should not park or build anything heavy above your tank and drain field. The excess weight could damage the tank and pipes, as well as compromise the effectiveness of the drain field. Take care not to flush or pour anything down the drain that shouldn’t be there.
One would think that this is a common sense issue but any material that is not biodegradable can clog the tank or drain field. If any problems or concerns develop, be sure to contact your local septic system professional who will be able to ascertain whether or not the tank needs to be pumped or other solutions are required. When you tank is pumped, your local service company will also inspect it to make sure it’s in good working order.
