Septic Maintenance Reminders

June 24th, 2016 Posted in Septic System Maintenance
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Septic systems have unique needs for maintenance to avoid expensive repairs and service costs. Although you may be aware of many of these rules, it is always good to remind yourself and everyone in your home of these tips to avoid septic problems. Here are a few reminders that can keep your septic system working great and septic expenses low.

  • Ditch the garbage disposal. Although garbage disposals are handy, they also are hard on your septic system. On average, homes with a garbage disposal and a septic system must pump their tank twice as often as one without a garbage disposal. Consider composting as an alternative.
  • Items to keep out of your drains. Remember, everything that goes down your drain goes into your septic tank. Food items to keep out of your drains: coffee grounds, vegetable peelings, seeds, oil and grease. Non-food items to never flush or put down the drain: feminine hygiene products, disposable wipes, cotton swabs/balls, medications, anti-bacterial cleansers, bath oils, chemicals and any other inorganic materials.
  • Schedule annual inspections. Stop big problems before they begin with annual septic inspections from your local septic service company. Your local professionals can spot minor issues before they become large, expensive problems.
  • Protect your drain field. Remember to keep your drain field protected from vehicles or other heavy machinery driving over the area. The small pipes located under the soil can be crushed, causing a septic backup and possibly septic failure.

With regular maintenance and avoiding some common irritants to your system, your septic can last for decades. Stay on a regular service and maintenance program with your local septic service company to avoid major septic repairs and failure.

Posted on behalf of:
A-Flo Free Septic
Lawrenceville, GA
(770) 927-7926

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4 Things You Need to Know About Your Drain Field

June 22nd, 2016 Posted in Septic System Maintenance
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If your septic system is working like it should, your drain field may just look like another part of your lawn. In fact, you may not even know for sure exactly where your drain field is if everything is working like clockwork. However, your drain field is one of most important components of your septic system so you should be aware of some key points. Here are four things you should know about your drain field.

  1. The exact location. You probably have a general idea where your drain field is, but do you know exactly where it begins and where it ends? This is important information to know as you want to avoid having any heavy equipment on your drain field.
  2. Greener is not better. If you start to notice that one part of your lawn is greener than the rest and that part is over your drain field, you might have a problem. This may mean your septic tank is not filtering the waste water correctly before it comes to the drain field, fertilizing the grass.
  3. Wetter is also not better. Pooling water or a foul odor near your drain field are bad signs and you need to call your septic professional right away.
  4. Small items can clog your drain field pipes. Most drain field pipes have small holes in them that release the waste water into the soil. Small items, especially medications in tablet form, can clog these holes and cause a backup. Never flush old medications down the drain or toilet.

Your drain field is often the first area to show signs of distress when you are having septic problems. Keep an eye on your drain field and make sure to have annual inspections by your local septic service company.

Posted on behalf of:
Hunter’s Septic Service
Nesbit, MS
(662) 429-1686

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Items to Keep Out of Your Septic Tank

April 30th, 2015 Posted in Septic Tanks
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There are two types of items that need to be kept out of your septic tank: cloggers and bacteria killers. Items that clog can backup your septic systems, clog your sewer pipes and cause major problems throughout your entire system. The other group, bacteria killers, can ruin the chemical balance in the tank, which slows the breakdown process. It is important to educate your entire household on what these items are and the potential harm they can do to your septic.

Cloggers

Anything that does not breakdown naturally from bacteria should not be allowed to be put down the drain or flushed. These can be larger items or even granules, all which can be destructive to your septic system, causing clogs. These items include:

  • Cotton products: swabs, cotton balls, feminine hygiene products and bandages.
  • Coffee grounds
  • Cat litter, even those that claim to be flushable
  • High-fiber vegetable or fruit peels

Bacteria Killers

Your septic tank must maintain a delicate balance to properly breakdown the waste before it is able to be distributed into your drain field. This bacteria balance can be harmed by certain items that are poured down your drains. Some items include:

  • Bleach
  • Chemical cleaners
  • Antifreeze
  • Oil
  • Paint

All these items should be disposed of into the garbage and always kept out of toilets, sinks, washers and any other drains. Educate everyone in your home on how to protect and care for your septic system by keeping cloggers and bacteria killers out of the system. Don’t forget to inform overnight guests and visitors to be careful of what they put down the drains while in your home to prevent accidental problems and septic emergencies.

Posted on behalf of:
Bynum & Sons Plumbing, Inc.
2120 McDaniels Bridge Rd SW
Lilburn, GA 30047
(770) 736-8283

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