Have you ever wondered how to prevent your septic tank from clogging, failing and creating a smelly mess in your property, frustrating your whole existence?
If you haven’t, you are very lucky and we sincerely hope you don’t have to face that horror! But if you have… we highly recommend that you to keep on reading, because the following tips may be exactly what you need to avoid such disaster. Of course you can always call the experts at Jones Septic to attend all septic emergencies but just in case you want to prevent an unexpected complication with your septic tank, keep these tips in mind on your daily routine.
- Chemicals down the drain are a HUGE NO NO!
Your septic tank has a bacterial balance which is key to break down the solid matter that gets to your tank avoiding clogging. Chemicals such as thinner or gasoline can cause several problems in your septic tank so, be careful. - Protect your drainfield.
Anything other than grass will deeply harm your drainfield, preventing water from being absorbed. Make sure there are no root trees, residues or any other thing that can disrupt the area. Driving or parking your car on the drainfield? Don’t even think about it! - Don’t use too much water.
Too much flow or sudden discharges of water into your septic system will saturate it, slowing down the water absorption process and causing clogs. Avoiding long showers, using hot tubes and heavy loads of laundry into the washing machine can help you prevent this problem. - Flushing garbage is forbidden!
Even though it may seem obvious, one of the most common causes of clogging in septic systems is the disposal of solids. Coffee residues, toilette paper, cigarette butts and many others are just a few of the things causing septic systems to fail tragically every day. When it comes to solid matter it is better to dispose of it in other ways and not through your septic system. - Maintenance and pumping must be done on time. Always!
Last but not least, this step is key to keep your septic system running smoothly and ensure a long lasting and always functional septic system. Do not skip your septic pumping or maintenance.
If you take proper care of your septic system pumping regularly, giving it the right maintenance and keeping it clean you shouldn’t face any septic emergencies any time soon.
