Spring rain showers in Orlando can greatly impact your septic system. The afternoon torrential downpours Central Florida is known for can quickly flood the ground around your drain field, making it difficult for the water in the septic tank to flow into the absorption area. With nowhere to go, the waste water can flow back into your home or business.
Here are a few tips for your septic system during the rainy season
Ensure your septic system is healthy and in good shape before the rainy season. Problems seem to become amplified with a significant amount of rain, make sure the system is maintained and the tank has been pumped.
Make sure the runoff water and gutter are directed away from the drain field.
Don’t drive your vehicle or heavy equipment over the drain field.
If you notice your system has started to back up, the drains are slow, the toilets are making strange sounds and are slow to flush, you want to relieve pressure on the system by reducing water usage until the drain field dries out. Avoid doing the laundry or dishwasher during this time.
If the problem doesn’t correct itself after the rain has dissipated, you will need to call the professionals at Orlando Septic Services and have it inspected.
If you have a clogged or slow drain you may be tempted to spend tons of money on ‘do it yourself’ products. Unfortunately, these products usually do more harm than good, by killing the beneficial bacteria and damage to the pipes, as well as the environment.
The septic system is a delicate cycle of pumping waste water from your home or business into the septic tank, where it is separated and decomposes. The waste water drains into the field and the solids are pumped out by the septic trucks. What many people don’t realize is that what they put down the toilet or drain can disrupt this cycle, which causes the tank to fill up quickly and back up.
If you’re having a problem with your septic system, whether residential or commercial, don’t get caught out in the rain, contact Orlando Septic Services. We are here to help you with all your waste management needs!
