How to Keep Your Septic System Healthy

How to Keep Your Septic System Healthy

When you install a septic system, it's crucial to keep your septic tank and plumbing working correctly over time. Most people don't know what happens to their sewage once it goes into the tank. If it is not pumped out regularly and maintained, you could be stuck with an expensive septic tank repair. Don't put off septic maintenance. Metro Septic Pumping can guide you and help with any septic needs. Our septic company prides itself on meeting the needs of our customers and their customer satisfaction.

Your septic system is a vital part of your home's infrastructure. Without it, you wouldn't be able to enjoy the luxury of flushing toilets, washing clothes, or disposing of other household wastes. But if it isn't properly maintained, septic systems can become clogged with sludge and other debris, leading to sewage backup in your house or even damaging the entire system.

Regular Septic Tank Pumping

Septic tanks need to be pumped every three to five years, depending on how much water you use in your home and how many people live there. When a septic tank is drained regularly by a septic company — when its contents are thoroughly removed — sludge doesn't build up inside, which keeps the tank from becoming clogged. If you don't pump your septic tank regularly and sludge does build up inside of it, then wastewater will back up through drains and into bathrooms, kitchens, or basements if there are any breaks in pipes leading from those areas and could require septic tank repair.

Pay Attention To What You Flush

When you flush non-biodegradable items down the toilet, they can get stuck in your pipes and clog them up. The best way to avoid this is to check what you're flushing down the toilet before you do it. A good rule of thumb is only to flush human waste and toilet paper down the toilet.

Be Mindful Of Water Usage

Water usage can be a problem for septic systems because they don't use municipal water like other homes. Using too much water at once could overload the tank and cause it to overflow into your yard or basement. It's best to be mindful of how much water you use throughout the day and ensure it doesn't exceed one gallon per person daily.

Maximize Dishwasher Loads

Hold off on doing a load of dishes in the dishwasher until you can run it with a full load.

Maximize Washer Loads

The same holds for a load of laundry. Run your washing machine with a full load of laundry.

Water Saving Faucets and Showerheads

You should use water-saving faucets and showerheads in your house, so less water is used each time anyone uses water in their home. This will reduce the amount of septic pumping needed to keep your septic tank healthy and functioning properly at all times!

Check For Leaks

Leaking greywater or wastewater from your home can cause groundwater contamination and septic tank failure. To check for leaks:

• Flush a toilet at various times during the day, and look for wet patches near the toilet flange or floor.
• Check for water stains on walls near sinks, showers, and tubs.
• If you suspect a leak, call a plumber immediately.

Metro Septic Pumping

Keeping a septic system in working order is essential to avoid costly repair bills and keep your drinking water safe. By paying attention to what you flush and how much water you use, you can extend the life of your septic system, save money on repairs, and protect the environment by keeping more waste out of nearby waterways.