A septic system is a personalized system that relies on bacteria and microorganisms to break down debris and remove waste from water so that the water can flow back into the water table. In order for a septic system to do the very important job of filtering and cleaning your water, you need to be careful with what you put down your drains. Personal Care Products One of the top things that you need to keep out of your septic system are personal care products.
Septic systems, when taken care of properly, are designed to last anywhere from fifteen to forty years. If you want your septic system to make it to the longer side of things, you need to know how to take smart care of your septic system. #1 Keep Paper Products Out of Your Septic System The only paper products that you should put in your septic system is toilet paper. Bleached toilet paper is specifically designed to break down in your septic tank system.
If your home utilizes a septic system it is imperative that you take good care of the septic tank. The septic tank is the central player in a cast of characters which allow you to flush wastewater away from your home so that it can be filtered and naturally disposed of. Because many septic tanks are buried underground behind the houses where they are in use, it's easy to forget about them.
Getting a septic tank installed is an intensive project, so it's a great idea to prepare for the installation of a tank to make sure it goes as smoothly as possible. Since installing a tank requires your water to be turned off for at least part of the project, and since installations are a large investment, getting ahead of any potential delays can make things run more smoothly, cut down on any water-related downtime, and even save you some money.
Septic systems are a great way to process wastewater, but they are not completely immune to user-created problems. As with how the things you do in the kitchen will affect a septic system's delicate balance, so too can your family's bathroom and grooming habits. Listed below are common ways homeowners slowly damage their septic systems. Avoid these habits, and in turn you'll avoid unnecessary pump-outs or expensive repair bills. Taking Excessively Long Showers
It isn't always easy to know where to start when it comes to household maintenance, but a few years ago I realized I needed a new septic system. We were having a problem with our drains draining properly, so we turned to some experts for some help. They walked us through every aspect of the plumbing process, and within a few days, we were having a brand new septic tank installed. It was great to see just how much better things ran when the septic was working, and this blog is evidence of how much something like that can help.