Septic Tank Tips - You can make it work better
Regularly inspect your system and pump as needed!
Most professionals say every three to five years.
There are a lot of ways to reduce pumping, but you cannot eliminate it.
Here are some great tips to reduce problems, and pumping:
REMOVE YOUR GARBAGE DISPOSAL.
Large solid pieces of material do not degrade fast!
Large debris accumulation increases pumping 2-5 times.
GREASE
Use a grease can and do not pour grease down the sink.
Minimizing grease makes the system work better.
USE WATER EFFICIENTLY! REDUCE IF POSSIBLE
Use low water toilets - replace with high efficiency units.
Fix Faucets - water drips use a lot of water.
Fix Toilets - running toilets use a lot of water.
Use Faucet aerators - this will reduce water.
Use Low Volume Shower Heads - this will reduce water.
Run Full loads of laundry.
Replace Washing Machines with more efficient units.
Run full loads of dishes only.
Replace Dishwashers with more efficient units.
DO NOT USE YOUR SEPTIC TANK AS A TRASH CAN!
DO NOT FLUSH THIS TRASH:
dental floss feminine products diapers
cat litter condoms cigarettes
cigars cotton swabs baby wipes
socks wash cloths sponges
DO NOT POUR HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS down the drain or toilet
DO NOT FLUSH OR POUR:
paint stains Do NOT clean brushes in sinks
engine oil gasoline antifreeze
pesticides herbicides insecticides solvents
toxic chemicals poisons hazardous chemicals
alcohol
This includes alcohol, including residue from home made beer and wine.
DO NOT POUR UNUSED PRESCRIPTION DRUGS down the drain or toilet
DO NOT FLUSH OR POUR ANY PILLS OR LIQUIDS.
Dispose of unused medicines in the solid trash - all of them!
GARBAGE DISPOSALS
No - really - just say no garbage disposal.
WASHING MACHINES
Wash daily, or in full loads as needed to even water flow over the week.
Do NOT wash all loads in one day.
Use chemicals as directed, NOT MORE
including bleach, detergents, etc.
HOT TUBS and POOLS
Do not drain hot tubs and/or pools into the septic system
Do not drain hot tubs and/or pools on to the drain field
Do not pour or flush hot tub or pool chemicals
WATER SOFTENERS
Do not back wash water softeners into the septic system
Do not flush or pour water softener chemicals into the septic system
DRAIN FIELD
Divert Rainwater away from drain field
including gutters, sump pumps and roof drains.
Do not plant trees or bushes on drain field - ONLY GRASS!
Roots damage the drain field.
Do not drive or park on the drain field
The weight of cars or trucks compacts the soil
Do not wash cars or trucks on the drain field
Do not garden or grow food crops on the drain field
RUST - yes, RUST
If your system has metal components, and your system is old,
Rust may be interfering with the bacteria in your system.
Replace the rusted metal! OR, use 1 Septic Fizzytab™ per week.
We learned all these tips the hard way! If you know another tip, or if you have had a septic or drain field failure for another reason - PLEASE LET ME KNOW.
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