The holidays are all about gathering with loved ones, sharing laughs, and indulging in delicious meals. However, behind all that Thanksgiving cheer, your septic system might be working overtime. With extra guests, larger meals, and longer showers, your system faces a heavy load. But don’t worry—there are simple ways to keep the holiday cheer flowing without fearing septic system failures.
Why Holiday Gatherings Stress Your System
During Thanksgiving, your septic system encounters far more activity than usual. Between hosting family and preparing a feast, the extra water usage and waste can push your system to its limits. Guests tend to use more water for showers, toilets, and dishwashing, which can lead to overload. Add in potential issues from kitchen scraps, fats, and oils, and you’ve got a recipe for disaster if you’re not careful.
Thanksgiving cheer can quickly turn into frustration if your system backs up due to heavy use. The good news? You can avoid trouble with a few easy precautions.
Simple Tips to Prevent Holiday Headaches
Be Mindful of What Goes Down the Drain
After that big Thanksgiving feast, it’s tempting to scrape all the leftovers down the sink. Resist the urge! Fats, oils, and grease are enemies of your septic system. Instead, dispose of them in the trash to keep things running smoothly.
Stagger Water Use
With guests around, showers, laundry, and dishes are bound to increase. Prevent your septic system from getting overwhelmed by staggering water usage. For example, spread showers throughout the day and wait to run the dishwasher until guests have gone to bed. This simple step can help prevent overloading.
Consider a Pre-Holiday Pumping
If it’s been a while since your septic system was pumped, now might be the perfect time. Pumping your tank before the holidays helps it handle the extra Thanksgiving cheer without any unwanted surprises.
Maintain Your Thanksgiving Cheer with Ease
By taking a few preventive measures, you can enjoy all the holiday cheer without the fear of septic issues. Keep these tips in mind as you gather with loved ones, and you’ll sail through the season with your system—and sanity—intact.
Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Priority Pumping, where we help you keep the holiday cheer flowing smoothly!
