Septic tank dos and don'ts
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6 rules for septic tank care
Responsible Septic Maintenence
What you put into your septic system greatly affects its ability to do its job. Do not dispose of anything in your septic system that can easily be put in the trash. Solids that build up in the septic tank that will eventually need to be pumped. The more solids that go into the tank, the more frequently the tank will need to be pumped, and repaired.
Educating your household about what is and what isn’t good for septic systems, can save a lot of money and headaches while prolonging the life of your system and the health of your family, property, and the environment.
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Do Enlarge your Septic System if Recommended
If you intend to add over 15% to your home with an addition, and increase the number of plumbing fixtures, you might need to enlarge your septic system.
Don’t Put Hzazrdous Waste into the System
Never put hazardous substances into your septic system. Paint, paint thinners, gasoline, or motor oil can be detrimental to septic tanks, leading to costly repairs or even replacements.
Do Limit the number of solids
Flushing too many solids down your toilet will cause your septic tank to fill fast. Things like cat litter, coffee grounds, cagarette butts, dental floss, feminine hygeine products, and diapers can fill your tank, requiring pumping.
Do Regularly inspect and maintain your septic system
Routine maintenance can lengthen the life of your septic system. Contact Curry’s to inspect and monitor your system with the frequency that your septic system needs.
Don’t Drain Water from Hot Tubs into your system
Large volumes of water can ‘drown’ your drainfield, and chlorine can destroy important bacteria in your septic tank and drainfield. Drain hot tubs away from the system, especially the drainfield.
Do keep septic tank lids easily accessible
Have “risers” installed to make septic tank pumping and regular monitoring easier, cheaper, and less time-consuming. A “riser” also allows pumping and monitoring to be cleaner with less mess and disruption in your yard.