April, 11, 2016
At Orlando Septic Tank Services we receive a lot of phone calls about septic tank emergencies, failed drain fields, commercial jetting, and gurgling toilets. Many of these issues happen because many people don’t understand how important it is knowing how their septic system works.
To avoid costly repairs, know the difference between septic tank facts and fiction.
I can wait until I notice a problem such as the toilet gurgling, then have the septic tank pumped out.
False, by the time your septic system shows signs of a problem, there is already a problem. Annual inspections and routine maintenance, including having your tank pumped out every one to three years, depending on the household size.
To prevent back ups I can just use additives.
This is a popular misconception, adding these types of additives will not prevent a back-up or diminish an existing problem.
But using these additives will reduce the number of times I need to get the septic tank pumped.
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.
It is okay to wait until my septic tank is having problems to have it pumped.
Once your septic tank is having problems simply having pumped isn’t going to solve it. All septic systems need to be inspected at least once a year and the tank pumped about every three years, depending on the size of the tank and household.
It doesn’t hurt my septic system if I use the garbage disposal.
Unfortunately, the garbage disposal allows solid matter to enter the tank, which can create a host of problems. A good rule of thumb, whatever you let go down the drain, household chemicals and hazardous materials, can not only kill the beneficial bacteria they end up in the drain field. Over time, this can end up hurting the environment and even your family.
The good news, if you are having a septic issue, tank pumping or maintenance, it can be easily repaired by the professionals at Orlando Septic Services and for a limited time take advantage of our First Time Client Discount for 10% off our Septic Pumping Project.
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