Drain cleaners can be an easy choice when your kitchen or bathroom drain becomes clogged, but they are not a great choice for the health of your septic system. Septic systems rely on natural bacteria to treat wastewater. The harsh chemicals found in drain cleaners can kill the beneficial bacteria needed by your septic system to process wastewater.
Chemical drain cleaners are one of the most dangerous of all the cleaning products on the market to human health. Most contain very corrosive ingredients such as sulfuric acid, lye, and bleach that can burn your eyes and skin. They can be fatal if ingested and these cleaning products are required by law to carry a warning label listing their harsh ingredients. Care must be taken to keep these out of the reach of children.
Even very low amounts of a drain cleaner used in a septic system results in significant decreases in concentrations of Coliform bacteria and a decrease in PH when higher concentrations are used. It could take up to 48 hours for bacteria population to recover to original levels. If you must use a harsh drain cleaner, it is a good idea to flush a box of baking soda down the toilet after to neutralize the acids in the drain cleaner.
What is a solution to your clogged drains? The best remedy is to prevent drains from being clogged by having good catch basins in all the drains of the home. Purchasing inexpensive plastic or metal screens for the drains can keep many wastes from going down the drain including hair and food products. Food scraps as well as oils and grease should never be allowed down the drain.
Most clogs occur about 6 inches below the drain opening in the trap. Taking apart and cleaning this area can remove the clog. Plungers can also be helpful in removing a clogged drain. If that doesn’t work, a snake or auger can be put down the drain to remove the blockage. Clean-out ports can be removes to help access the clog. If no luck, it’s always best to call a professional who has the equipment and expertise to get the job done.
If you feel you must use a chemical drain cleaner, look for an enzyme-based cleaner. Less harsh and more natural cleaners are becoming more and more popular and there are more choices available. They are more gentle on your system. You can also try a homemade recipe: Pour 1/2 cup salt and 1/2 cup baking soda down the clogged drain. Then pour 6 cups vinegar after salt & baking soda. Let stand for 1/2 hour then pour kettle of boiling water down drain. Repeat twice a year for trouble free drains.
Septic Preservation Services can help you with any of your septic system questions. Call 877-378-4279 or visit www.septicpreservation.com
Septic System Remediation by Septic Preservation Services
/in Bob Silva, Maine, Massachusetts, Mattapoisett, New Hampshire, norton, Septic Preservation Services, septic services, septic system remediationSeptic Repairs Are Priority at Septic Preservation
/in Maine, Massachusetts, Mattapoisett, New Hampshire, norton, rhode island, Septic Preservation Services, septic repairs, septic system repairs“If a septic system is properly sited, is working properly, and has been maintained regularly, it will effectively and efficiently remove disease-causing bacteria. With one-third of the U.S. population using septic systems, over 1 trillion gallons of waste per year is disposed of below the ground’s surface from individual septic systems. Nutrients from failing septic systems can also cause serious health problems. For example, nitrate poses a significant threat to the health of human infants. When ingested, nitrate can interfere with the blood’s ability to carry oxygen, causing methemoglobinemia or “blue baby” syndrome. Inadequately treated sewage from failing septic systems poses a significant threat to drinking water and human health because diseases and infections may be transferred to people and animals directly and immediately. Dysentery, hepatitis, typhoid fever, and acute gastrointestinal illness are some of the more serious examples. Inadequately treated sewage from failing septic systems is the most frequently reported cause of groundwater contamination.” – The Official Website of the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs Massachusetts.
It is unlikely that your septic problem will have such severe repercussions unless it is ignored, but if left too long, a minor repair can become a septic failure, which can lead to unpleasant and unhealthy results. We have septic repairs scheduled today in Attleboro, Mansfield, Sharon, Franklin, Foxboro, Stoughton, and Canton, MA. If you need to schedule a septic repair or if you have any questions please do contact us at 877-378-4279 or visit www.septicpreservation.com
Specialized Septic Cleaning by Septic Preservation Services
/in Bob Silva, Maine, Massachusetts, Mattapoisett, New Hampshire, norton, Portsmouth, Portsmouth RI, rhode island, septic cleaning, Septic Preservation Services, septic services, TivertonSeptic System Repair Appointments Today
/in Bob Silva, Maine, Massachusetts, Mattapoisett, New Hampshire, norton, rhode island, septic inspection, septic inspections, Septic Preservation Services, septic repairs, septic repairs and adjustments, septic services, septic system repairs, title 5, title 5 inspections“A system with specific components that need repair or replacement would qualify for a conditional pass. Examples of system components eligible for a conditional pass include a metal or cracked septic tank, a broken or obstructed pipe, or an uneven distribution box.
When the system component has been repaired or replaced, the Board of Health must issue a Certificate of Compliance confirming that the corrective work has been done.”
We are repairing an uneven distribution box and broken pipe in this instance. If you need a septic repair, whether it is a small repair or large replacement job, please do contact our office. Our knowledgeable staff will be able to answer any questions you may have and schedule an appointment if required. You can reach us at 877-378-4279 or visit www.septicpreservation.com
Drain Cleaners and Your Septic System
/in Bob Silva, Maine, Massachusetts, Mattapoisett, New Hampshire, norton, Septic Preservation Services, septic services, septic system maintenanceDrain cleaners can be an easy choice when your kitchen or bathroom drain becomes clogged, but they are not a great choice for the health of your septic system. Septic systems rely on natural bacteria to treat wastewater. The harsh chemicals found in drain cleaners can kill the beneficial bacteria needed by your septic system to process wastewater.
Chemical drain cleaners are one of the most dangerous of all the cleaning products on the market to human health. Most contain very corrosive ingredients such as sulfuric acid, lye, and bleach that can burn your eyes and skin. They can be fatal if ingested and these cleaning products are required by law to carry a warning label listing their harsh ingredients. Care must be taken to keep these out of the reach of children.
Even very low amounts of a drain cleaner used in a septic system results in significant decreases in concentrations of Coliform bacteria and a decrease in PH when higher concentrations are used. It could take up to 48 hours for bacteria population to recover to original levels. If you must use a harsh drain cleaner, it is a good idea to flush a box of baking soda down the toilet after to neutralize the acids in the drain cleaner.
What is a solution to your clogged drains? The best remedy is to prevent drains from being clogged by having good catch basins in all the drains of the home. Purchasing inexpensive plastic or metal screens for the drains can keep many wastes from going down the drain including hair and food products. Food scraps as well as oils and grease should never be allowed down the drain.
Most clogs occur about 6 inches below the drain opening in the trap. Taking apart and cleaning this area can remove the clog. Plungers can also be helpful in removing a clogged drain. If that doesn’t work, a snake or auger can be put down the drain to remove the blockage. Clean-out ports can be removes to help access the clog. If no luck, it’s always best to call a professional who has the equipment and expertise to get the job done.
If you feel you must use a chemical drain cleaner, look for an enzyme-based cleaner. Less harsh and more natural cleaners are becoming more and more popular and there are more choices available. They are more gentle on your system. You can also try a homemade recipe: Pour 1/2 cup salt and 1/2 cup baking soda down the clogged drain. Then pour 6 cups vinegar after salt & baking soda. Let stand for 1/2 hour then pour kettle of boiling water down drain. Repeat twice a year for trouble free drains.
Septic Preservation Services can help you with any of your septic system questions. Call 877-378-4279 or visit www.septicpreservation.com
Overboard Discharge Services by Septic Preservation
/in Bob Silva, Maine, Massachusetts, Mattapoisett, New Hampshire, norton, overboard discharge, overboard discharge repairs, overboard discharge services, Septic Preservation Serviceshttps://www1.maine.gov/dep/water/wd/OBD/ip_obd.pdf
Septic Preservation Services is the only Statewide contractor on the Maine Department of Environmental Protection Wastewater Treatment plants certified maintenance contractors list. Therefore, if you need to schedule an OBD service. or have any questions about overboard discharge services in Maine. please do contact our office at 877-378-4279 or visit www.septicpreservation.com
Do You Need a Title 5 Inspection by Septic Preservation Services?
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/in Bob Silva, installations, Massachusetts, Mattapoisett, norton, rhode island, septic design and installation, Septic Preservation Services, septic system installationDo You Need a Title 5 Inspection by Septic Preservation Services?
/in Bob Silva, Massachusetts, Mattapoisett, norton, septic inspection, septic inspections, Septic Preservation Services, septic services, title 5, title 5 inspectionsOnce you have had the inspection done, it will be current for 2 years, so it is usually a good idea to have it done as soon as you know you are selling your home, both to prevent delays later in your sale process but also as an additional selling point on your home. Buyers will be reassured when you tell them that you have had a septic inspection done. If you need to have a septic inspection or if you have any questions about septic inspections, please do contact our office at 877-378-4279 or visit www.septicpreservation.com
Septic Repairs and Adjustments in Maine Today
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