When you have a septic system in your home you may wonder what things you can and cannot do. Even with regular maintenance and septic tank cleaning there are some things that will damage your septic system. Here are 6 things that even regular septic tank cleaning cannot fix. More Usage: If you are having more people in your home for an extended period of time, the septic tank may not be able to keep up with the demand. Make sure to increase the size of the septic tank accordingly. Park on The Drain field: While a drain field...

A septic tank is an essential component of the home. It stores and partly decomposes as much solid as possible as it allows the effluent to flow to the drain field. It also treats wastewater from household plumbing produced by laundry, bathrooms, drains, and more. For it to be at its best, septic tank pumping is necessary. Most homeowners overlook this procedure without knowing the benefits it brings. Some of these advantages are: 1.     It Helps You Avoid Unplanned For Costs When the tank is pumped, the septic system functions smoothly. This saves you the hassle of having...

If your property is smaller than 2,000 meters, chances are you have a septic pump-out system in it since it’s considered rather small for onsite disposal. Septic pump-outs are useful, but they can also be dangerous if handled the wrong way. One false move could cost you dearly. Even if you’re not pumping it out (which you shouldn’t do), here are some precautions you can take so you’re safe whenever you’re around the system.   1.    Don’t Retrieve Anyone From the System Accidents happen. Your child or someone else who is close to you may fall into the...

Septic systems are more common in rural areas where municipal sewer services aren’t offered. In this case, they are an essential part of every home. They are made of polyethylene, concrete, or fiberglass and are buried in the ground somewhere close to the house. It contains waste from the sewer pipe in the home. As per the EPA, septic pumping should be done on a typical system every three to five years. If you’ve got the necessary tools but don’t have the experience, you could call a professional or avoid these pumping mistakes if you choose the DIY route:...