In last week’s blog we talked about some important information you need to know about your Orlando Area septic system. Not taking the necessary steps to maintain the tank and drain field can result in damages that are not only costly to your wallet, but also the environment.
Here are a few important factors to know about your septic system to save you money
Check the ground over the drain field
Check the ground over the septic tank and drain field, make sure it isn’t soggy or wet, if it hasn’t been raining. If it is, you need to contact Orlando Septic Service.
Monitor the grass above the septic system
Don’t panic if the grass above the drain field turns brown in the hot summer months. Avoid over watering this area, it can disrupt the cycle of the drain field.
Never enter the septic tank
It is very important not to enter the septic tank! The gasses the microorganism create when breaking up waste emits deadly pathogens and gases. Call a professional instead.
Malfunction of the drain field can be caused by a variety of reasons
The small holes in the pipes leading to the drain field get clogged
Additives claiming to help break down sludge in the septic tank can cause damage
Flushing paints, fats, grease, oils and chemicals down the drain.
Excessive water and rain
Tree roots
The age of the drain field
Driving over the drain field
Limit the use of the garbage disposal it can easily increase the sludge in the septic tank by 50% by introducing solids.
The septic tank collects wastewater from the washing machine, toilets, showers, sinks and dishwashers. Since the average person in Florida uses 80 gallons of water per day, that makes 320 gallons a day for a family of four. Not only does the septic tank fill up quickly, but just imagine how much water moves throughout the septic tank into the drain field every day!
Save money by having your tank pumped every 1 to 3 years, and inspect once a year
Nobody wants to think about their Orlando Septic Tank or when the last time they had it pumped out, but if we realize how much we depend on our septic system every day, we may take better care of it. You definitely don’t want to overlook your septic system unit it’s backing up or overflowing into your house, forcing you to pay attention! 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.
Orlando Septic Services provides a full resource for all your septic tank and waste management needs. We are committed to providing the very best quality and customer service.
We are a licensed septic contractor certified with the State of Florida. Earning our reputation as an honest and reliable waste management business in the Seminole and Orange County areas.
