If you just bought a home with a septic system or are building a home that will require a septic, you may be wondering what you need to do to maintain your new system. For homeowners that are new to owning a septic system, it may seem overwhelming to control your own sewage system, but it doesn’t need to be that difficult. Here are seven things you need to know to make the transition from sewer to septic easier.
- What goes down, must come up. It is more important than ever to be careful of what you put down the drain. Keep in mind that anything not biodegradable will need to be pumped out of your septic tank.
- Fat and grease are bad for your septic. Keep fat and grease out of your drains – these can be detrimental to your system.
- Garbage disposals are hard on septic system. Consider composting instead of using a garbage disposal.
- Minimize wastewater. Keep water use down – a separate outlet for gray water is a good idea for washers and other non-sewage drains.
- Harsh chemicals effect your septic system. Be careful of dumping chlorine and anti-bacterial chemicals down your drains – the bacteria in your septic tank are necessary to breakdown waste and can be affected by chemicals.
- Throw away cotton or plastic personal products. Wipes, tampons, condoms and other personal items should not be flushed into your septic system.
- Maintenance is key. Yearly septic tank inspections by your local septic service company can ensure your system keeps running smoothly.
There is no reason to be worried about owning a septic system – talk to your local septic service about getting on a maintenance plan to avoid any unexpected issues down the road.
Posted on behalf of:
A-Flo Free Septic
Lawrenceville, GA 30046
(770) 927-7926
