If you’re having a problem with your septic system, drain field, clogged pipes, grease traps and lift station repair, whether residential or commercial, don’t hesitate to contact Orlando Septic Services. We are here to help you with all your waste management needs!
Here are a list of do’s and don’t for your septic system
Don’t Allow Down Your Drains
No Grease- Including heavy cream, wax, cheese, butter or fats.
No excess food waste or coffee grounds.
No Liquid Waste-including oils, paint thinners, solvents, paints, household chemicals, bleach, drain cleaners or pesticides.
Don’t Flush Down the Toilet
Nothing other paper than toilet paper- including paper towels, napkins, baby wipes, facial towels, gauze, matches and dental floss.
No plastic- band-aids, wrappers, and feminine products.
No coffee grounds, hair clippings, pet waste, kitty litter, solvents, food, toffee grounds.
A good rule of thumb-Don’t flush anything except toilet tissue and humane waste.
A septic tank needs to be professionally pumped every three to five years. Regular pumping removes solids front the tank. If not solids from the tank can end up in the drain field, clogging the soil and end up costing tons of money to repair.
Some symptoms of your septic tank needing to be pumped or your drain field failing include:
Drains are backing up or slow.
The grass over the drain field is wet when it hasn’t been raining.
Foul odor coming from the drains or outside.
Outdoor precautions a home or business owner should take
Trees, especially those with shallow roots, should be planted 100 feet or further from the septic system. Water from roof gutters, foundation drains and landscaping should be facing away from the septic system.
Happy Thanksgiving from Orlando Septic Services
Thanksgiving is a time of festive spirit, mouth-watering meals and renewing ties with family and friends. It’s also a time to take a break from the hustle and bustle of life and reflect on what we’re thankful for.
The Orlando Septic Service family has been blessed in many ways and we want to take this opportunity to thank all of our friends and clients for their support. We wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.
