When it comes to your Central Florida home, your septic system plays a big role. When a problem arises, your entire home can come to a screeching halt, as well as your wallet. Which is why proper maintenance and keeping it in great shape is the best way to save money.
Look Out For Leaks
Unfortunately, septic system leaks are typically in places that are not visible. Which means they can be going on for a while before they are noticed, leading to even more damage. Look out for particularly green patches of grass near or over the septic tank.
Also, check your water usage, a water or septic leak will add to your monthly rate bill.
Slow Moving Drains
Slow moving drains and change in water pressure can mean a backup somewhere, which can put a strain on your pipes. Unfortunately, ignoring small issues can cost you later.
What You’re Flushed Down the Toilet or Putting Down the Drain
Non-degradable items such as cat litter, chemicals, flushable wipes, diapers, medications, paper towels, dental floss, or feminine hygiene products, should go into the garbage can and not the toilet. Also, be careful what goes down the sink.
Limit the use of the garbage disposal (or not at all). Never allow household chemicals to go down the drain. Paint, oil, or cooking grease should also not go in the sink or toilet.
Have Your Septic Tank Professionally Pumped
When it comes to maintenance, regular pumping is the most important thing that has to be done. As waste water goes down the drain it collects in the septic tank, where the solids sink to the bottom and the water makes its way to drain field, this is where the filtering and treatment takes place. But the tank can only hold so much, when it is full the solids end up backing up into the house and traveling to the drain field. It can also do some serious and costly damage to the system itself.
Know the Name and Number for a Reliable Septic Service
Most people in Central Florida have the contact information to their doctor, car mechanic, maybe even an air conditioning person, and handyman. All safely stored in their phone. It should be the same for a septic service, because you never know when you are going to have an emergency and need one to respond out quick. Before the backed up waste water causes serious damage.
A service not only there to handle emergencies, but a company there to handle pumping out your septic tank and handle inspections. This way you may be able to avoid that emergency all together.
Here at Orlando Septic Service, we are committed to providing the very best quality and customer service. We are an environmentally friendly company serving Central Florida for 23 years. We are a licensed septic contractor certified with the State of Florida.
