Make Your Septic System Work Efficiently

How To Make Your Septic System Work Efficiently

It is unusual to experience a bad odor from the septic system or find that the toilets are flushing a little slowly. This usually occurs when there is a problem with your septic tank. With a little bit of care and maintenance, you can make your septic system work efficiently.

Taking Care of your System

Your septic tank can last for many trouble-free years if you follow a few simple rules. For example, the most basic rule is to try and avoid pushing too much water down the drain. So only use as much water as you need. Besides that, here are a few other rules which you can follow in order to get the best out of the tank and keep it working for as long as possible.

•    Limit the chemicals: While regular household detergents and drain cleaners will not affect the bacteria in the tank, chemicals like paint and other strong cleaning agents can kill the bacteria and also affect the whole system.
•    Avoid the solid waste: Wet-strength towels, cooking fats, diapers, coffee grounds and cigarette butts among other solid waste are not decomposable. They will simply fill the tank and lead to it getting clogged. Only flush high quality tissue that is decomposable. Otherwise, ensure that the solid waste goes into the trash and not down the drain.
•    Stay away from Grease: Grease is a big no-no when it comes to septic systems. It can plug the pipes and then collect in the tank, ultimately plugging the inlet and causing the water to get backed up. Ideally, keep a special container at home where you can deposit all the grease and then dispose of this separately in the trash.

Extending the Life of the Septic Tank

The best way to make your septic system work efficiently for as long as possible is by getting it pumped and maintained regularly. Even though it may seem a little inconvenient to get professionals on a regular basis for septic tank pumping, if you sit down and calculate your costs, you will be saving a lot of money and a lot of trouble in the long run by simply keeping the whole structure maintained well.

Clogged drain fields can lead to various malfunctions and this could affect the entire septic system in your home. If this happens, septic tank repair or replacing the whole thing can cost a lot. A good filter system will also help to keep the septic tank functioning smoothly and prevent clogging within the pipes. The fewer solids that get into the tank, the less build up that will occur in the drain field. This will keep the environment safer and also keep your family healthier.

At Liberty Septic, we provide our customers with affordable septic services that will help you keep your entire system functioning smoothly. Our professionals work with commercial and residential establishments. Call Liberty Septic for an appointment today.