May 10, 2016
Whether you live in Orlando, Lake Mary, Oviedo, Altamonte Springs, Casselberry, Sanford, Longwood, Deland, Winter Park, Winter Springs, or anywhere else in the Central Florida area, septic tank problems and slow or clogged drains can be a serious issue.
Neglecting your residential septic system, commercial grease traps, and plumbing can result in early deterioration of the drain field and the septic tank, which leads to replacement and costly repairs. You can avoid these costly repairs with preventative maintenance, regular inspections and septic tank pumping from licensed certified technicians. If caught in time, many problems can be fixed easily and inexpensively, if not it’s like throwing money down the drain!
What Can You Do To Keep Your Septic System Working Properly?
1. Septic Tank Inspection
The key to a healthy septic system is an inspection at least once a year. Inspections find potential problems before they turn into expensive repairs. Speak with an Orlando Septic Service representative for more information.
2. Pumping Septic Tank
The average septic tank needs to be pumped out about every 3 years, but some clients require more often and other less often, it depends on a few variables. When you have your septic system inspected the technician will advise you.
3. Water Control
Too much water in the drain field can prevent the filter from working properly. This can lead to hazardous waste water going into the ground water which can cause disease and sickness. Ensure gutters and drainpipes are directed away from the drain field and tank.
4. Properly Sealed System
Ensure all ports and lids to the septic system are tightly sealed. If water penetrates the system through cracks, crevices or improper seals, it can prevent the filtering system from working properly, overload the tank and saturate the drain field, which can lead to a host of serious problems.
5. Be Prepared for an Emergency
Be prepared by having a site map and possibly a drawing of your system handy, so you or your technician can quickly locate the transport lines, septic tank, and drain field.
6. Be Knowledgeable
Ensure your septic tank and drain field are never obstructed, such as planting trees or parking cars on top of them. Risers allow for easy access to the lid of the tank.
7. Be Informed
Know what you can put down your drain and what you can’t. Harmful chemicals such as bleach, pesticides, paints and drain cleaner can harm the delicate balance of the tank. Items such as diapers, grease and cat litter should also not be put down the drain or toilet.
8. Are you Helping your Septic Tank?
Before adding any rejuvenators or additives which are supposed to help your septic tank, check with a septic tank service. Many of these products can do more harm than good. Instead of breaking up scum and sludge like they claim, they can end up killing the important bacteria and reduces the effectiveness of the tank.
For more information or any questions concerning your septic system or grease trap, contact Orlando Septic Service.
