We recently had our septic system inspected and cleaned. What can we do to keep the system well-maintained?
We recently had our septic system inspected and cleaned. What can we do to keep the system well-maintained?
Just as important to cleaning are the daily household practices that can help keep the system in its best condition. Here are some tips:
- Avoid excessive water usage as much as possible. A septic system is designed to hold a certain volume of water but it’s not just about the capacity of the system but also the time it takes for the system to process the wastewater that goes into it. Excessive water usage can cause the tank to overflow and at the same time be overwhelmed with having to deal with large volumes of wastewater while still having to carry out the task of dealing with the solids and fluids that pass through. (Note: Excessive water use is one of the reasons why some homeowners still experience septic tank overflow even though they just had their system cleaned.)
- Responsible flushing. Only two things can be flushed down the toilet and they are human waste and tissue paper. Anything other than these two can cause blockages and clogs that can damage the system.
- Have a go-to septic tank maintenance service that you can call. Visit https://www.fes247.co.uk/septic-tank-cesspool-emptying/ to know how septic tank emptying Norfolk can help.
