It can be easy to forget about your septic tank when each septic tank pumping is a few years apart. However, even though it is easy to forget, regular septic tank pumping is essential for your plumbing system’s health. Here are 4 reasons you should stay on top of septic tank plumbing.
- Lower Flow: When a septic tank gets full drains will drain slower. Usually this occurs in drains that are lower in the house first, but regardless slow draining drains is not a desirable thing.
- Clogged and Swampy Drain Field: Improperly taken care of septic tanks can lead to issues with the drain field. This may mean a drain field that gets over watered and swampy, which can also be smelly, but it can also lead to clogs in the drain field that will cause issues in the future.
- Wastewater Backup: Wastewater is not only disgusting but is a biohazard issue. To prevent wastewater from getting backed up in your septic tank, potentially backing up into your home, make sure to regularly pump your septic tank.
- Clogged Pipes: Before the drain field starts clogging and your wastewater leads back into your home, the pipes in your septic tank system can get clogged. This means your septic will become less effective or may fail. This can be a very expensive repair, so make sure to maintain your septic system properly to prevent costly repairs.
While regular septic tank pumping seems like a costly perpetual expense, it is well worth the cost. Not keeping up on your septic tank maintenance comes with many issues, so make sure to save your home and your wallet by getting regular septic tank pumping.
