If your home has a septic system and everything is working great, until it’s not. Then you have questions, but it isn’t always easy to get just the facts.
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When it comes to your septic system in Central Florida, there are some misconceptions going around. It is important to know the facts and take proper care of your septic system. After all, it is one of the most expensive parts of your house.
How Often Should I Have My Septic Tank Pumped?
You should have your septic system pumped every 2-3 years. But there are a few factors that need to be taken into account. Such as, how many people are living in the home, the age of the system, the amount of laundry being done, and if the garbage disposal is used.
Not all septic system are the same, what is right for someone else’s, may not be right for yours.
Does Bacterial Additive Products Really Prolong How Often I Need To Pump The Tank?
These additives claim to do everything from reducing buildup to extending the lifespan of the septic system, but they simply aren’t true!
It may not seem like it, but your septic system is fragile. It requires a delicate balance of bacteria to process household waste water.
Adding supplements, additives, even household cleaners, disinfectants and bleach can disrupt the natural balance.
The septic tank is designed to naturally break down toilet paper and waste, over time the solids that accumulate need to be taken out, if not they can end up in the drain field. No matter how much additive you add it won’t break down the solids.
The Environmental Protection Agency Warned Against Using Additives In Your Septic System
Septic tank additives containing bacteria or chemicals are commonly marketed to improve system performance. However, use of these additives is not recommended for domestic wastewater treatment because there is already a significant presence of bacteria, enzymes, yeasts, fungi, and other microorganisms in onsite wastewater treatment systems. Additive products can be ineffective or even harm system operation and the environment. Any operational issues should be assessed by a septic system professional or local regulator.
This is a popular misconception, adding these types of additives will not prevent a back-up or diminish an existing problem.
