Septic Systems 101.
Does your home get public sewers service?
If not, you most likely need a septic system to dispose of your waste water. Since a septic system is a very important investment we recommend to read on this guide that contains everything you need to know about this topic.
There are different types of septic systems, but they all have certain things in common: they must be very well designed, installed and maintained in order to avoid a public health catastrophe. Poorly functional septic systems cause water and earth pollution, damage to your property and disease. That’s why you should be very aware of what kind of septic system do you have and the best way to care for it.
A standard or gravity fed septic consists of three main parts:
- The septic tank, in which solids separate from the wastewater. In here, most of the solid matter decomposes and allows the liquid to go in the drain field.
- The drain field is where the wastewater is poured after the solid materials have settled in the tank.
- The soil is the final stage of disposal, where wastewater is treated by the organisms present in the soil before it filters to the ground or surface water. Soil composition is really important when it comes to filtering the way water, some soils may be too tight and others may not be tight enough to provide the right treatment.
One tip on giving correct maintenance to your septic system is giving to it the amount of water your system can handle, otherwise it can fail. Another one is to beware how much organic and/or chemical matter is being disposed of, through this system, since it can destroy it. Of course, inspecting your pump frequently is advised.
Among other tips, removing all the sludge build-up from the tank is very important before it goes into the drain field. Depending on the specific characteristics of your pump and its usage your septic tank will need pumping every 3 to 5 years. Also, using water in an efficient way is key; too much water can damage the whole system, since the soil under the septic system has to absorb all the water used at your home. Excess water will most likely cause a system failure and a lot of damage, which means saving water, saves you money too.
Reducing the disposal of solid matter and avoiding chemicals to go into your tank can be on great benefit to your septic system as well. Every substance or material that doesn’t decompose will accumulate in your tank causing multiple damages to the system and the environment. Even if you only add chemicals to help your system running in a smoother way, these chemicals may harm your system’s hardware.
These recommendations will take you a long way to keep your septic system in good shape; if you follow them, you will get the best out of your system since they are designed to offer an effective management of waste disposal, when you know how to give it the right maintenance. For an even better working septic system contact an expert in the subject; Jones Septic can provide you with the best septic services in the New York area. Contact now a Septic Pumping Dover NY on (800)696-6878 to make sure things a running smoothly in your household and you’re getting the best out of your system.
