If your Central Florida home has a septic system, taking care of it with proper maintenance, inspections, regular tank pumping, and not using the toilet for a garbage can, will save you thousands of dollars. Unfortunately, many residents forget they even have a septic system, which is easy to do. Until there is a problem, such as raw sewage backing up into the bathtub or shower.
To keep your septic system running smoothly, save money, and the environment, follow the five tips.
Central Florida rains
Those afternoon thunderstorms can significantly affect your drain field. This is where the grey water is filtered to the drain field and then into the soil. If this area becomes oversaturated, the entire system will not function properly. Make sure gutters and downspouts on your home are directed away from the drainfield. In times of heavy rains, minimize water usage in the home.
Shrubs and trees in the yard
Trees and shrubs add aesthetics to our landscape as wells as keep our home cool in the summer. But if they are planted too close to the septic system or drain field they can wreak havoc. Roots have been known to grow around pipes and into the septic tank, causing leaks and expensive problems.
Your toilet is not a garbage can
Just because you can flush just about anything down the toilet doesn’t mean you should! Just toilet paper and human waste should be flushed. Toilet paper is the only paper produce that should go down the toilet or drain. It is especially designed to disintegrate in water. Other products such as cotton balls and paper towels are very absorbent, clogging pipes very easily.
Cleaning products and paint
Though they are both liquid, cleaning products contain antibacterial agents, phosphates, and other hazardous compounds that are dangerous to our pipes, septic system and ecosystem. The same goes for paint, many cities have facilities where you can safely dispose of unused paint for free.
Do you have a problem with clogged pipes? You are not alone!
No matter how hard we try, our drains still become slow and even clogged, becoming a breeding ground for bacteria. The most effective, affordable and popular course of action is high pressure jetting. Not only is it safer for older pipes it is far less caustic than traditional drain cleaners and doesn’t introduce corrosive materials into the plumbing system.
At Orlando Septic Services, our highly trained team provides immediate assistance and expert diagnosis for all your septic needs. Our goal is to ensure your waste management system is functioning at peak performance. As a leader in the community, we provide a complete inspection for your commercial septic system and offer a wide range of services.
Contact Orlando Septic Services with any questions or call 407-696-4719.
