Septic Preservation Services is regularly contacted by customers who require septic repairs that could have been avoided if they had used their septic system correctly.  If you own a property with a septic system you need to be aware of how you, and your family, use your system.  Following some simple suggestions could help you avoid septic repairs and extend the life of your septic system. We suggest:

• Minimize the use of the garbage disposal
• Do not put grease down your drains
• Spread loads of laundry out over time rather than doing multiple loads in a short period of time, and use liquid detergents rather than powdered detergents
• Avoid excessively long showers
• Avoid leaving tap water running when shaving, brushing teeth or doing other personal or household tasks
• Do not flush medications, harmful chemicals, excessive amounts of bleach, harsh drain cleaners or degreasers
• Have the septic tank pumped at least every three years
• Do not add any septic systems cleaners, enzymes or additives
• Remove water conditioning backwash discharges from the septic system
• Do not plant trees and shrubs over leach fields
• Do not flush personal products, paper towels, wipes or diapers
• Do not clean or rinse paint brushes in the sinks
• Equip all hot tubs, spas, whirlpool baths, etcetera with drain limiting valves that will only allow five gallons per minute to drain from fixture
• Do not drive vehicles over leach fields

Today we have septic repairs scheduled in Plymouth, Marshfield, Carver, Canton, and Hingham, MA including a septic pump repair and drain field issue.  These repairs could have been avoided if some of the above recommendations had been followed.

We have found items including toy boats and dolls in property owners’ septic systems causing problems. You need to ensure that your entire family knows what can, and cannot, be flushed!  If you have any questions or need to schedule a septic repair please do contact our Norton office at 877-378-4279 or visit www.septicpreservation.com