What Is Going Down Your Drains?

February 12th, 2019 Posted in Septic System Maintenance
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When it comes to septic problems, the trouble may start in your home. Septic systems can perform without much assistance when they have the right elements in place. The most common problems occur from what goes down the drains in the home, creating clogs and other issues. Here are how some of the items that go down drains can interfere with your septic system.

Grease, Fats and Oils

Fatty substances are bad for your plumbing and even worse for your septic system. Too many fats, grease or oil can impact the balance of your septic tank. Grease and oily substances float to the top of the tank and can interfere with the breakdown and elimination process.

Plastic, Cotton and Paper Products

Plastic, rubber or cotton should never go down the drain. Most of this occurs in the toilets of your home. Paper and cardboard are also a bad idea. The only paper that should be flushed is toilet paper, and the less the better. This includes those “flushable” wipes that do not breakdown in a septic tank. All these items can create clogs and will fill up your tank faster.

Kitchen Culprits

On top of fats and grease, other kitchen culprits include:

  • Coffee grounds
  • Egg shells
  • Vegetable/fruit peels
  • Fibrous vegetables

Throw these items away or put them in a compost to keep them out of your septic system.

Chemicals and Medications

Chemicals can change the balance of bacteria and microbes in your septic tanks that are needed for proper waste breakdown. Medications like antibiotics can also impact this balance, and pills can get stuck in drain field pipe perforations.

Watching what goes down the drain can reduce how often you need your septic tank pumped and how frequently you have problems. Preventive measures and regular service from your local septic service can minimize issues and keep your septic system running smoothly.

Posted on behalf of:
Kiddco Plumbing Inc
Sterling, VA 20166
(703) 435-4441

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3 Tips on How to Extend Your Septic System’s Life

July 25th, 2018 Posted in Septic System
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Replacing a septic system can be a major expense. Depending on the size and other factors, a septic replacement can cost $10,000 or more. If you own a home with a septic system, you want to ensure your system will last as long as possible. With regular maintenance and preventive care, many septic systems can last for decades. Here are three tips to get the longest life from your septic system.

  1. Reduce waste. The more miles your car drives, the quicker it will need service or repair. The same is true for your septic system. The more waste it must process, the quicker equipment will wear out. Consider employing waste-reduction tactics in your home. Don’t use a garbage disposal – that puts too much solid waste down the drain. Use water efficient fixtures and keep water use low.
  2. Protect your system. One of the biggest causes of failure in septic systems is clogged or broken sewer lines. Make sure you keep heavy equipment and vehicles off your yard where sewer lines and the drain field are located. A broken pipe can back up the system and lead to septic failure.
  3. Regular maintenance. One of the best ways to extend the life of your septic system is with regular maintenance. Like your car, your septic system needs service. Replacing equipment as needed, cleaning out sewer lines with hydro-jetting and regular pumping from your septic professional can prevent damage to the system and prevent septic emergencies.

Investing in preventive care for your septic system is a worthwhile expenditure, especially when it can delay the need for a septic replacement. You can extend your septic system’s life by many years, saving you thousands of dollars.

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

 

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Benefits of a Septic Filter For Your Septic System

April 3rd, 2017 Posted in Septic System Maintenance
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Do you have a filter on your septic system? If you have a traditional septic system with a drain or leach field, you should have a filter on your system. A septic filter is the last step in cleaning the effluent coming from the septic tank into the drain field. If your system doesn’t have a septic filter, consider these benefits:

  • Prevent clogs. A septic filter pulls solids that are too large from the effluent that can clog the pipes in your drain field. A common issue is medication pills or tablets that don’t breakdown and can get stuck in the holes in your drain field pipes. The filter can remove these solids before they cause an issue in your drain field.
  • Removes non-biodegradable items. There are items that enter your septic tank that will never dissolve. Unfortunately, if they overflow into your drain field before they have a chance to be pumped out, they can cause damage to your system, even failure. Filters pull these items out or stop them from leaving the septic tank, which can protect your drain field from damage.
  • Low cost, easy maintenance. A septic filter is cost effective and simple to maintain. It can be cleaned during regular maintenance and pumping. The low-cost filter can prevent thousands of dollars in damage, making it a wise investment.

Septic filters come in a variety of sizes and types. Talk to your local septic service company about adding a filter to your system to protect it from clogs and failure. A simple filter can help extend the life of your septic system and prevent expensive septic repairs.

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

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