Top 5 Ways to Maintain A Healthy Septic System
#1 – Regular Pumping: To maintain a healthy septic system, regular pumping is crucial. This process prevents solids from accumulating and clogging the system. Experts advise pumping every 2-3 years, depending on your tank’s size and household usage. It’s vital to pump your septic tank from the correct opening to ensure efficiency. For more details on proper pumping techniques, check out our blog post, The Right Way To Pump Your Septic Tank
#2 – Water Conservation: Excessive water use can strain your septic system and jeopardize its health. To support a healthy septic system, conserve water by repairing leaky faucets, installing low-flow showerheads and toilets, and spreading out laundry loads. Pro tip: limit to no more than two loads of laundry per day to prevent overloading your system!
#3 – Proper Disposal: Flushing non-biodegradable items like baby wipes, feminine hygiene products, and paper towels can damage your septic system. Remember the Three – P’s! – Pee, Poop, and Paper (toilet paper only). Also, avoid pouring grease, oils, and chemicals down the drain as they can clog and damage the system. Also…. You do not need to ADD any chemicals to your septic tank to make them work better or to prevent pumping service! They don’t work and actually cause more harm than help!
#4 – Avoid Overloading: Be mindful of the number of people using your septic system and avoid overloading it. You can reduce the load by spacing out activities that use a lot of water, such as doing laundry and taking showers.
#5 – Regular Inspections: To ensure a healthy septic system, regular inspections are essential. These inspections can help identify potential problems before they escalate. A licensed septic system inspector will evaluate your system and offer advice on how to maintain it properly. For optimal results, schedule inspections every 2-3 years to keep your septic system in top condition.
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At Priority Pumping, we strive to educate our customers. We want them to know WHAT kind of system they have and HOW to properly maintain it. If it has been more than 3 years since you last opened up your septic tank, then it’s time to give us a call.
We now offer a Septic Inspection Service (outside of the real estate inspection) This service includes a thorough pumping of the septic tank, inspection of all working components in the tank, and a flow test to the disposal field to make sure the disposal field is properly working.
