Did Summer Fun Add Extra Stress To Your Septic System?

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While the warmest season is full of fun and games, there are many summer activities which may have left your septic system strained by the time Labor Day comes around. Kids are home from school, using the shower, toilets and other water appliances throughout the day for months on end. In addition, summer often is an excellent time for family and friend gatherings, adding to the stress put on the septic system. When autumn arrives. it’s time to give your system a thorough inspection, making sure it is ready for the winter months ahead. 

Fall Septic Maintenance

The heavy use of your plumbing fixtures over the summer may have taken its toll on your septic system, making fall the perfect time to schedule an annual inspection and septic maintenance. Before the winter months arrive, with more holidays and heavy plumbing use, it is prudent to ensure your septic is in tip-top shape. Some maintenance that may be needed include: 

  • Inspection. Your septic professional can perform a full inspection of your septic to ensure all the components are working properly. This can include checking the level of waste in the tank, the tank’s bacteria content and the drainfield for any issues.
     
  • Septic tank pumping. Heavy use may have added more than the normal amount of waste water to your septic tank. Although most tanks only need to be pumped about every three years, a busy summer can make it necessary to pump sooner than expected.
     
  • Filter cleaning. Most septic filters should be cleaned every year. 

Give your septic the care it needs after it has worked hard all summer. Annual maintenance can reduce emergency repairs, as well as extending the life of your septic system. A small investment in maintaining your septic now can save you thousands of dollars in the future.

Posted on behalf of Find Local Sewer Septic

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