These Tips Will Keep Your Septic System Healthy

Pump Your Tank

Your septic tank's solids must be removed and disposed of by septic tank pumping. These solids will eventually build up in your drain field, clogging the soil's pores, and causing damage if they are not removed. Additionally, the effluent from a septic system can pond in your drain field or even back up into your home. In either case, the harm to your system may never be repaired. Depending on the size of your tank, how often you use it, and how many people live in your home, you may only need septic tank pumping once every few years. A reliable septic company will be able to provide you with more information once the inspection is finished.

Think Before You Dump

We dump a lot of things that can damage a septic system into the kitchen sink. Coffee grounds, eggshells, medication, produce stickers, flour, and other items should never be washed down the drain of the sink. Additionally, grease and fat should not be thrown away because they will clog your septic system, just like paint and cooking oil. Even dairy products shouldn't be thrown away. Dairy can't break down in a septic tank because there isn't enough oxygen. When you use a garbage disposal with a septic tank, the food particles that are ground up add to the layer of solids that are deposited there. Because of this, homeowners need to be extra careful to make sure that only biodegradable food is put down the garbage disposal.