All the waste water in your home need to go somewhere. Showers, sinks, toilets, and tubs, adds up to a lot of water that ends up in your septic tank. Regular maintenance is the best thing you can do to help your septic system. It can also save a lot of money in the long run.
“Your home is one of your greatest assets. In fact, for families of all kinds, it is a place of comfort and a source of great pride. But, did you realize that you can better protect the value of your home by taking good care of your septic system? Without a doubt, a key reason to maintain your septic system is money! Failing septic systems are not only expensive to repair and replace, they are something you can avoid.” Florida Health.
Don’t Flush Money Down The Drain!
Keep Your Septic System In Good Condition With These Easy Tips
Daily Amount Of Water Usage
Your septic tank only holds so much water. It is important not to overburden your tank with excess water usage.
“Do Not Waste Water. Your system is sized on an expected average use of 50 gallons per person per day. Dripping faucets can waste about 2,000 gallons of water each year. Leaky toilets can waste as much as 200 gallons each day. Over- loading your system with water is the number one cause of failure.” Florida Health
Be Careful What Goes Down The Drain
Your septic tank is a delicate balance of bacteria. Chemicals, bleaches, even hand sanitizer, can kill good bacteria that break down waste. Which means you will need to have the tank pumped more often.
It is important not to put grease, oils, food down the drain. Or disposable wipes of any kind, paper towels, napkins, cigarettes, q-tips, feminine products, or other items down the toilet. All of these things belong in the garbage can. They can cause slow drains and you can end with a pretty big septic system repair bill.
For instance, harsh chemicals, either alkalis or acids, used to remove clogs by breaking down grease and oil. Which may sound good, but they also kill the good bacteria in the tank, disrupting the entire process. They are also damaging to the inside of the pipes. If that wasn’t enough, they can interrupt the separation process.
But just like everything else, our septic system is susceptible to problems, even with routine maintenance and the tank pumped on a regular basis.
As a leader in the industry, Orlando Septic Services, our work and customer service our top notch. We work with your schedule to ensure your septic service is working efficiently.
