How to Avoid Septic Tank Problems

Avoid turning on many appliances at once. For example, spread out your usage of the dishwasher and washing machine as these use gallons upon gallons of water. Consider water-efficient toilets and limit the lengths of your showers. These sacrifices can save you big on your septic system.

Careful What You Flush

Be careful with what goes down your drains just like you would with a conventional sewer system. In fact, you should be even more careful with your septic system because of its design.

Septic tanks hold vital bacteria responsible for breaking down solid waste into sludge, which occupy less space in the septic tank than solids. Therefore, some objects such as paper towels and hygiene products can clog your drains but can also prematurely fill your septic tank. Chemical cleaners are also risky for your septic system because they can threaten the life of the important bacteria mentioned earlier.

Keep Your Drain Field Protected

The drain field is responsible for treating the ejected wastewater by percolating through the soil. The pipes involved are sensitive and the soil in the area must not be overly compacted because the microbes in the soil rely on oxygen to survive. For this reason, it is important that you not compact soil in the area.

Avoid driving over or parking on the drain field and do your best to redirect excess water from roof drains away from the drain field area. Be careful with what plants, trees, and shrubs you plant in the area. Those with aggressive and long roots will threaten your system.

Schedule Your Septic Tank Inspection

No matter how careful we are with our septic system, there is no way we can be perfect with it. Pest, tree roots, and the elements are only some of the dangers to our septic system. Because a lot of the damage caused by those threats are difficult to spot, it is crucial that you have your septic system inspected by a licensed professional. Call Septic Blue today to learn about our pricing and package deals for your septic tank maintenance. We look forward to your call.