In last weeks blog, we asked which costs more, repairing your Orlando area septic system after it has issues or maintaining the system on a regular basis?
Maintaining your septic system will definitely costs less. Not to mention the headaches of dealing with of a failed system.
Unfortunately, there isn’t a red light that goes on to warn us our septic system needs servicing. Often times there are warning signs such as sluggish drains, gurgling toilets, and a foul smell. But by that time you notice the warning signs it may need more than routine maintenance.
The easiest way to avoid septic problems, is to properly maintain your system on a regular basis.
Never put hazardous or toxic chemicals down the drain to toilet. Chemicals such as pesticides, varnishes, solvents, paint, oils, and even drain cleaners, kill off the bacteria and enzymes need in the septic tank to operate properly. They could also leach out to the drain field and contaminate ground water.
While fats, oils, and grease (FOGs) may be in a liquid form when you cook with them, when they cool down they become more of a solid. They cling to the inside of plumbing pipes, causing serious clogs. If they make it all the way to the septic tank, they add to the layer of scum. If no properly treated, it can flow to the drain field and cause the system failure.
There are many types of medication that contain bacteria killing properties and contaminate the wastewater. Especially antibiotics, which are designed to kiss bacteria, the same bacteria responsible for breaking down solids in the tank. Instead of taking this risk, dispose of any medication following the EPA guidelines.
Septic safe toilet paper and human waste should be the only thing being flushed down the toilet. Some products such as “flushable” wipes, claim to be septic system safe, but they do not break down in your septic tank. They can easily get tangled in the components of your system and add to the solids in the tank.
There are many septic additives on the market claiming to help the efficiency of your system by adding more bacterial. But, they end up disrupting the delicate balance of bacteria presently in the system. This creates a problem when the solids are broken down more than they would have been, allowing solids to end up in the effluent water and flow into the drain field, causing clogs and failure.
While fabric softeners keep your clothes feeling soft and smelling fresh, they are also full of chemicals and oils that have a negative effect on your septic system. Not only do these chemicals interfere with beneficial bacteria in the system, but they also have high concentrations of nitrogen, that finds its way into our waterways. Most of the fabric softeners on the market are petroleum based. Which adds to the layer of scum in the tank and can end up in the drain field.
The Easy Solution To Your Septic Issue
If you have any questions, just pick up the phone and call Joe at Orlando Septic Services and schedule an appointment,you will be glad you did. For a limited time take advantage of our First Time Client Discount for 10% off our Septic Pumping Project.
