It is imperative to show some interest in septic tank maintenance
to ensure its smooth working.
It may seem like a dirty and stinking task, but it’s not. You
ought to take certain conscious steps to keep the system in a healthy state.
If you are not going to take proper care of it now, it will cost
you more in the future.
Let’s look into the ways to keep it in a proper working mode.
Knowledge About Your Septic
System:
Get familiar with the working of your septic treatment system
before its maintenance. What’s the location of the system, and what kind of
system is it? Get into its detailed aspect.
Get it Pumped Routinely
Make sure to pump your septic tank every three to five years.
Pumping refers to the removal of solid waste materials.
Call a septic service provider for the inspection of leaks and
sludge layers in the tank.
It is wise if you keep track of all maintenance records of your
septic tank.
Don’t overload Tank
It happens mostly on holidays when you allocate a day for doing
laundry and washing clothes. When you use a washing machine and dishwasher on
the same day to perform tasks, it can save your time but exerts additional
stress on your septic system. Make sure to give time to your septic system for
wastewater treatment; otherwise, it can overload the system.
Don’t throw anything and
everything in your Toilet
Let only the human excreta and toilet papers flushed down your
toilet. Avoid throwing tissues, diapers, sanitary pads into your toilets that
can potentially clog and damage your septic system.
Be mindful of throwing
things in Kitchen Sink
Refrain from dumping things like coffee, medicines, egg shells,
flours, etc. down the sink. They can block your sink pipe.
Don’t throw cooking oil, milk, cream, and other dairy products
into the drain.
So, follow these tips to take of your septic tank. From the time
of septic tank installation, start implementing them.
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