When your Central Florida septic system is having problems, it can really wreak havoc on your life. Toilets gurgling, not flushing properly, water backing up into bathtubs, slow drains, and a foul odor. As a homeowner, you need to know the key facts about your septic system to keep it operating in tip top shape.
Septic tanks need to be pumped every 2 to 5 years
It is easy to forget about your septic system,’Out of sight, out of mind”, but your system needs to have regular maintenance or it can put the entire plumbing system at risk.
The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, recommends the average sized septic tank, 1,000 gallon tank for a family of four, needs to be pumped every three to five years.
The septic tank size and usage can shorten this time frame. Things like increased water figures, high volume water usage, and installing a garbage disposal, can make the septic tank fill faster. A septic system inspection provides the best gauge for the health of your system
Layers of your septic system
From the moment wastewater goes into the septic tank, the heavier particles sink to the bottom of the tank and becomes sludge, the lighter particles float to the top, such as oils, fats, and grease.
This separation is necessary to keep the sludge from clogging pipes going into the drain field and being absorbed by the soil.
If the septic tank is not pumped regularly, it compromises the entire system. From damaging the drain field, waste water backing up into bathtubs, slow drains, and toilets not flushing.
Routine maintenance not only ensures your septic system is operating efficiently, it extends the lifespan of the system as a whole.
The small price of pumping the tank can avoid the thousands of dollars on repairs, many of which could have been prevented. If you’re experiencing issues with your septic system, waiting usually makes the problems worse. Regular maintenance and inspections can prevent failures and save you a ton of money in replacement and repairs.
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.
