How to Properly Care for Your Septic System

How to Properly Care for Your Septic System

Septic tank maintenance is necessary to prolong the system’s effectiveness, ensuring its long life and efficient performance. Failure to properly care for your system could result in expensive septic tank repair and health hazards. Metro Septic Pumping provides essential knowledge regarding how best to care for and keep up your system to avoid problems while optimizing performance and longevity.

Septic systems consist of a septic tank and drainfield. Wastewater from your home flows to the septic tank, where solids settle at the bottom and liquids float on top; beneficial bacteria break down solid waste while excess fluid flows towards the drainfield to be absorbed back into the soil.

Regular Maintenance

• Septic Tank Pumping: Regular septic system pumping is vital to avoid an accumulation of solid waste that could clog its pipes, so contact an established septic company if you wish to arrange regular service and pumping sessions. On average, pumping should occur every 3-5 years for best results - get in touch today to arrange regular pumping sessions!
• Inspections: Scheduling regular inspections with Metro Septic Pumping is one way to spot potential issues early and quickly.
• Septic Tank Repair: When dealing with signs of trouble, such as slow-draining sinks, gurgling toilets, or foul odors in your septic system, repairs must be addressed as quickly as possible before more extensive damage results from their neglect. Make sure a qualified septic company performs any needed repairs as quickly as possible to minimize losses and get things up and running smoothly again.

Proper Care

• Water Conservation: Excessive water usage can overwhelm a septic system. Make repairs on any leaks immediately, and opt for water-efficient fixtures whenever possible to minimize wasteful usage patterns that overload it at once. Spread your usage throughout the day to keep it manageable at a time!
• Flushing and Draining: Only flush human waste and toilet paper down the toilet; any non-biodegradable items, chemicals, or excess amounts of grease should never be flushed down the drain as these could disrupt beneficial bacteria in the tank and lead to corrosion issues.
• Avoid Heavy Loads: Avoid parking heavy vehicles or machinery over your septic system, as this could damage its pipes and tank, potentially rendering it obsolete and increasing maintenance costs.

Septic Tank Installation

• Installation: If you're building or replacing an old septic system, hire professionals experienced with installing septic tanks to ensure it is placed accurately, meets regulations, and meets household needs.
• Planting: When placing trees or shrubs near septic systems, beware of planting trees with deep-root systems, as their roots could penetrate pipes and cause blockages.
• Drainfield Care: Keep the area around your drainfield free from heavy structures, vehicles, and foot traffic to reduce soil compaction and ensure its capacity for wastewater absorption. This will also protect its durability as a drainfield site.

Seasonal Care

• Winter Care: In colder climates, take precautionary steps such as insulating exposed pipes and covering the soil around tanks and drain fields with mulch to prevent freezing of their surroundings - the frozen ground can disrupt system operations significantly and even threaten its overall functionality.
• Water Discharge: During periods of heavy rainfall, divert rainwater away from your septic system's drainfield to avoid oversaturation and avoid possible overflow.

Metro Septic Pumping

Metro Septic Pumping is dedicated to helping you ensure the health and efficiency of your septic system. Our professional team offers various services, including pumping, repairing, and installing tanks. With years of experience and commitment to excellence, our regular pumping schedules and thorough inspections help guarantee optimal functioning. Our experts promptly identify any problems to save costly repairs later.