Plan Now For Extra Stress On Your Septic During The Holidays

October 24th, 2014 Posted in Septic Tank Inspections
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During the holidays, many families gather from all around the country to share special occasions together. If you’re hosting a gathering which will be attended by several extended family members, you will need to prepare for extra people in your home. This includes the extra stress put on your septic system, not just finding enough beds and extra linens. Nothing can ruin a holiday quicker than having a house full of guests when your septic system fails, so now is the time to prepare your septic for the heavy use in the months ahead.

Schedule A Septic Inspection

Prevention is always the best option when it comes to septic systems. Once there is a problem, it can be extremely costly and very inconvenient, especially during the holidays. To ensure your system is ready for the holiday season, schedule a septic tank inspection. Your local septic service company can check:

–        Your septic tank level. If your tank is approaching a level which indicates time for pumping, it’s best to have it done now, before you have extra guests adding to the tank. Your service professional will check the level in your tank as part of the inspection.

–        Your drainfield. Your drainfield is an intricate part of your septic system. If it’s not working correctly, it can cause an entire system failure, the last thing you want to happen when you have guests.

–        Bacteria balance. As part of the inspection, most professionals will check to make your bacteria levels are correctly balanced and waste is being processed adequately. With high usage on the horizon, you want your septic system ready to handle more waste than usual.

By scheduling preventive maintenance and any necessary repairs now, you can more easily avoid having any septic issues during the busy holiday season. It’s worth the peace of mind to know your septic will be ready for them once your guests begin to arrive.

Posted on behalf of Septic Service Pro

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Are You A New Homeowner With A Septic System?

June 16th, 2014 Posted in Septic Tank Inspections
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If you have just bought a home with a septic system, you will need to educate yourself on how these complex systems work in order to maintain it properly. While city sewer systems are maintained by the local municipality, with a septic system this responsibility falls on shoulders of the homeowner. Septic systems can be costly to repair or replace; it’s in your financial interest to learn everything you need to know about your septic system before you start using it.

Septic System Basics

As a septic system owner, there are certain things you need to know so you can properly maintain your system. If the previous owner did not provide you with this information, here are a few things you will need to investigate.

  • What type of septic systems do you have? Most conventional systems have a septic tank and a drainfield, with different variations on these types. There are also other types of systems, such as aerobic treatment systems and low pressure pipe systems.
  • How old is the system? Septic systems can last for decades if they are properly maintained. However, you should know when it was installed and when the last pumping was completed.
  • Where is your drain or leach field? The waste water must be expelled into a drain or leach field, which must be protected. You need to know where this is so you can avoid disturbing or potentially damaging the system.
  • When was the last time the system was serviced? If you were not given service records on the septic system, you will want to hire a local septic service company to inspect septic system. A septic tank inspection is often done as part of the home selling process, if it was not, you should have it done now.

Once you are aware of what system you own, you can talk to your local septic company about what maintenance is needed. Since new septic systems can cost thousands of dollars, it is worth taking the time to learn what you need to know to maintain the one you have.

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