In this blog we will talk about the importance of septic smart week and extra precautions to take concerning your septic system.

Enhance the durability of your system by implementing these straightforward yet impactful tips to maintain its optimal performance over an extended period.

Your septic system plays a crucial role in treating and disposing of wastewater effectively. To support its optimal functionality, it is essential not to overload it with unnecessary waste materials.

To maintain optimal functionality of your septic system, adhering to EPA guidelines is essential. Utilize septic-safe products and limit disposal to basic essentials such as toilet tissue and human waste.

Things that are not septic safe

• Cigarette Butts
• Hygiene products
• Paper towels
• Diapers
• Floss
• Food
  
• Cooking Grease
• Cat litter
• Coffee Grounds
• Rags
• Gum
• Pills
• Bleach
• Fish
• “Flushable Wipes”

Maintaining Your Drain field

• Utilize low-suds, biodegradable, and phosphate-free soaps and detergents within the home.
• Prevent system freezing in cold weather by examining and insulating susceptible system components like the inspection pipe and soil treatment area
• Have your septic tank pumped, when necessary. Ask your service provider to check the layer’s depths, and ask the pumper only to pump when those levels succeed general pumping guild lines
• Repair leaks and use water efficient fixtures to avoid overloading the system

Watch What You Put Down the Sink:

• Minimize the use of antibacterial and antimicrobial agents, including chlorine present in commonly used household cleaning products to prevent disruption to the beneficial bacteria in your septic system.
• Exercise care when washing dishes, cleaning floors, or utilizing any items that could potentially enter the drain, and use the garbage disposal as little as possible. discard of food in garbage.
• Other chemicals including floor cleaner, paint thinners etc. could potentially damage your septic system.
• Remember, diligent maintenance of your septic system is key to extending its longevity and averting costly repairs.
• Avoid pouring grease, oils, coffee grounds, or harmful chemicals down the drain to prevent septic tank issues and groundwater contamination.

Use Water Efficiently!

• To keep your septic system in good condition, conserving water is key. Here are some helpful tips:
• Upgrade to high-efficiency toilets
• Limit how much water you use within your house
• Use faucet aerators and high-efficiency showerheads
• Choose the right load size for laundry

Frequent Questions!

Does using a garbage disposal unit impact my septic system? Yes

What can I flush down the toilet? Only flush human waste and toilet paper down the toilet.

Should I avoid driving or building on my drain field? Yes

Using an in-sink garbage disposal unit can affect septic tank pumping frequency by potentially accumulating food waste as scum and sludge. Yes

Most drain fields are constructed in open lawn areas and are not meant for vehicles or heavy equipment due to the risk of soil compaction and pipe damage. Yes

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