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Septic Tank Maintenance
Septic Tank Maintenance
Septic tank maintenance is not a difficult task so long as you follow some proven guidelines for keeping your septic tank digestively activated and unclogged. You’ll know if you are not maintaining your septic tank properly by the bad septic smells that arise when things need attending.
Controlling bacteria growth in your septic tank is a must. Various proprietary chemicals and enzymes are used in septic tanks to curb bacteria growth; but be careful of the additives you use in yours. Those that claim to eliminate tank cleaning may, in fact, cause a sludge layer to build, that when washed out into your drain field will plug soil pores and cause property damage. Other additives, particularly degreasers, contain carcinogens and can infiltrate your soil and seep into foliage. While you do want to control bacterial growth, be careful what you use to do so.
To assure that your environment is safe, send all sewage into the septic tank and do not run laundry wastes directly into your drain field. Normal amounts of household bleaches, drain cleaners, detergents, and such are safe to filter through your septic tank; however be careful not to dump cleaning water for latex paint brushes and cans into your house sewer as this will contaminate the area.
To avoid clogs, don’t dispose of coffee grounds, cooking fats, paper towels, disposable diapers, facial tissues, cigarette butts, or any other non-decomposable items in your house sewer. Make sure you use a quality toilet tissue that breaks up easily when wet. Those with high wet strength and scented brands are more likely to clog your toilet, than those that break up easily.
In your kitchen, avoid pouring grease down the drain as it will plug up sewer pipes or build up in your septic tank, causing the inlet to be plugged. Try to make it a habit to dispose of cooking grease in the garbage. When using your garbage disposal, be conscientious to follow the guidelines for what you can deposit in it and what you cannot, to relieve your septic tank of the possibility of a build-up of food items and clogs.
Even taking the above-mentioned precautions, you will probably need to clean your septic tank every four years. Contact a licensed septic professional to pump out your tank to ensure that the septic tank is cleaned in an effective and environmentally responsible manner.
Post provided by: Septic Tank Plumbers Alpharetta GA
Avoid Costly Water Line Repairs
Avoiding Costly Water Line Repairs
Has your water bill suddenly increased? Do you have standing water in your yard even when it isn’t raining? If you answered yes to either, or both, of these questions, you may have a broken or leaking water line. Water and sewer lines deteriorate and crack over time because of many factors including freezing ground and shifting soil that cause pipes to crack or collapse, build-up of waste, paper, grease and other objects that inhibit the flow of water as well as natural environmental conditions that corrode water line materials and cause pipe seals to break.
A common situation that results in cracked water lines and backed-up sewer lines is root infiltration. Tree roots and large shrub roots can grow into a water or sewer line, expand, and fill pipes with fibrous root masses. These masses then capture toilet paper, grease and other debris that travel through them from your home and clog the main sewer line. Consequently, as these roots continue to grow, the pressure they put on pipes will eventually cause the pipes to crack resulting in a major headache and expense for you as a homeowner.
Once a sewer or water line breaks and puddles form in your yard, finding the leak can be difficult at best and may require the tearing up your well-manicured lawn to find and repair. Thus, diagnosing a sewer or water line problem early is paramount and could save you thousands of dollars worth of hazardous backflow or property damage.
To assure that your water and sewer lines are intact, plan a time every month or two to stroll around your property to catch any puddles of water on an otherwise dry lawn area before your water bill goes up or you are faced with a costly repair job. And, should you observe standing water where it shouldn’t be or a sudden rise in your water bill, contact a licensed local plumber to evaluate your water and sewer lines for cracks or leaks.
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Keep Your Septic Tank in Good Condition
Keep Your Septic System in Good Condition
So, you survived the hectic summer season without any major disasters – with the exception of a couple of close calls – at least you made it through unscathed. It’s finally the fall season and soon it will be winter. Now is the perfect time to prevent unexpected mishaps such as septic problems.
Thankfully, there are several ways to prevent septic problems from happening. The following tips will help you avoid a problematic septic system:
• Make sure you keep the water runoff from your gutters and your home away from the septic drain field. A septic tank can’t function properly in a soggy drain field.
• Get in a habit of disposing your garbage in the garbage disposal the proper way. A disposal can multiply the amount of solids entering a septic tank.
• Avoid flushing diapers (including baby wipes), plastic wrappers, paper towels, sanitary napkins and facial tissues.
• Only select a quality garbage disposal that grinds food waste into tiny fragments. This makes it a lot easier for a septic system to digest.
• Never pour cooking grease down your sink. This will clog up and even damage a septic drain field. Grease can hinder a system from absorbing liquids properly.
Last but not least, make sure your septic tank is pumped by a qualified sewer septic service company at least every 3 to 5 years, especially if you have a family of five or more people.
Post provided by Sewer Septic Service Alpharetta GA
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