Choosing the Right Septic Tank Size for Your Home

June 24th, 2016 Posted in Septic System
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Are you adding a new septic tank or replacing an old tank for your home? Getting the right size tank for your needs is crucial for low septic maintenance. A tank that is too small for your family and home size will need more frequent pumping and may become overloaded. Before choosing the size of your septic tank, keep these tips in mind.

  • How many bedrooms you have. Specifications for septic systems are usually based on how many bedrooms a home contains. For example, many jurisdictions will require a tank of at least 1,000 gallons, with larger required for homes with three or more bedrooms.
  • People living in the home. It is not just the size of the home that matters; it is also the size of the family. If you have a growing family, you need to plan ahead for the size of family you may have in the future, not the size it is now.
  • Large events. Do you plan to host large events at your home? If you do, you will want to consider a larger septic tank than your home normally would normally need. A holiday gathering over a weekend with twenty people at your home could easily overload a smaller septic system.
  • Replacing an existing tank. If you are replacing an existing tank, don’t automatically choose the same size. It may be time to upgrade to a larger tank for your increased septic needs.

In general, it is usually better to go bigger than smaller when it comes to choosing your septic tank. Consult with your local septic company to determine the best size tank to meet your family’s needs now and in the future.

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

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Water Conservation and a Septic System

August 16th, 2014 Posted in Septic Tank Inspections
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Septic systems are designed to handle a certain amount of water. Proper sizing of a septic tank for a home is a huge component in ensuring that the system will last for twenty-five or thirty years. But more than just proper sizing, water conservation will also help to extend the life of a septic system. Septic systems function at their highest capacity when they are not overloaded with too much water. By taking just two simple steps, people can ensure that their water usage is appropriate for their home’s septic system.

First, it is important that there are no leaking pipes, faucets, toilets, shower or bath heads, or outside plumbing fixtures. It is a good idea to check the plumbing inside a home on a regular basis to make sure that the toilets are not constantly running, there is no drip constantly leaking water, etc. A small lead can add up very quickly. Making sure that water is not leaking or constantly running is a first step in water conservation.

Second, it is important for people to consider laundry when they are trying to determine their water usage. By adjusting the settings on a washer per load (small, medium, large), people can conserve water. Also, by doing one load per day instead of waiting to do all the laundry for a five person family on one single day, the amount of water that will be flushed into the septic tank will be a more consistent level instead of flooding it all at once.

These two steps of water conservation can make a huge difference in the performance of a septic system. By treating water as a valued resource that is meant to be managed, people can help to ensure that their septic systems last for many years.

Posted on behalf of Septic Service Pro

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How Much Water Can Your Septic System Handle?

October 10th, 2013 Posted in Septic Tank Pumping
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Homeowners whose properties are located in rural areas or away from a municipal sewer system typically use septic systems for the disposal of waste water. While these systems can be very effective, they also require a bit of extra maintenance over sewer usage. Aside from avoiding the addition of chemicals that can disrupt the bacterial balance in your septic system, you should also be sure that you’re not flooding the system with too much water.

Septic tank pumping should be performed every three to five years, under ideal circumstances. Excessive water use can change that figure significantly, leading to a more frequent need for this service. For septic system users, it’s even more important to be diligent about water conservation because wasteful habits can lead to septic problems in the future.

Make sure that all leaky faucets and toilets are repaired as soon as they’re noticed. Even a slow leak can generate fifteen to twenty gallons of waste water, all of which is directed to your septic system. Low flow toilets and shower heads are another wise choice. Adhering to a “green” rule of thumb is not only good for your wallet and the environment, but also your septic system as well.

If you have a hot tub or swimming pool, don’t drain them into your septic system. In addition to flooding a drainfield, the chlorine additives in the water can destroy essential bacteria in tanks and drainfields.

The specific volume of water your septic system can handle will vary from one system to the next. It’s important to consult an experienced sewer and septic professional to determine not only the health of your system, but the volume it can safely manage.

Posted on behalf of Mike Smith, A-Flo Free Septic

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