Don’t Leave Your Septic System to Chance
Many homeowners may feel that septic systems basically take care of themselves if left alone. You may be one of the lucky few that breezes through home ownership with a problem free septic system but this is generally not the “norm”.
Septic Systems need basic maintenance to keep them working properly as well as good household habits.
For the septic tank, maintenance means the periodic removal of accumulated sludge and scum, cleaning the effluent screen and inspecting the system to see that the baffles are sound and in place. Septic systems need to be pumped every 3-5 years depending on the use.
For systems that utilize pumps, the homeowner should be reminded that pumps are mechanical, so the pump tank and pump should be regularly inspected to ensure solids are not entering the tank. Make sure the pump, electrical connections and floats are in good working order. Pump tank should be pumped out and cleaned every 5 years to keep solids out of mechanical pump. It will last longer.
Distribution Box should be checked and pumped out when the septic tank is pumped. This distribution box gives a good indication of the health of the leach field. Leach fields are also part of the septic system and should be monitored. They can become overly saturated and fail also.
Household use can have a big impact on your system. Garbage disposals are not a good fit with a septic system and are better off being removed or used sparingly. Water usage is important. Spacing out washings, and dishwasher loads, fixing leaky faucets, and timed showers can all help prevent saturation in your leach field.
Being careful what goes down your drains and toilet and into the septic system can also preserve the life of your system. Keep wipes, feminine products, and thick toilet paper out of your toilets and fats, grease, harsh chemical cleaners and bleach out of your drains and your septic system will thank you.
Septic Preservation Services has a great maintenance program to keep your septic system running smoothly. They are the experts and can answer all your questions on household use and extending the life of your system. Give them a call at 877-378-4279 or visit www.septicpreservation.com
Septic Preservation Services have Sand Filter Services scheduled for next week in Bellingham, Franklin, Blackstone, Uxbridge and Wrentham, MA. We have experience with Sand Filter Services and would not advise anyone to schedule a service for a specific system with any company that does not have extensive, specific experience. If you wish to arrange a sand filter service for your septic system or if you have any question please do contact our office at 877-378-4279 or visit
Septic Preservation Services would like to say Happy Holidays to all of our customers, associates and friends. We will be available 24 hours a day for emergency septic issues but the offices will be closed next week so our staff can enjoy the holidays with their families. If you have a septic emergency please do contact us at 877-378-4279 but otherwise we will be return in the New Year.
Toxic cleaners and harsh chemicals are all around us. They can cause havoc with your septic system. Your septic system relies on natural microorganisms to break down the effluent which flows into your septic tank. Harsh chemicals found in many cleaners such as bleach can kill some of these naturally occurring organisms. What’s a better solution? You can make your own household cleaners out of natural ingredients you can find in your home.
