Keeping your septic system in Milton DE healthy requires some maintenance activities, including having it cleaned by a professional. A healthy septic system can function without issues for many years. With the proper maintenance, you can really avoid a world of expense and headaches. Septic systems can be very changeable. So many things can affect your system that you may not be aware they are even happening until the damage is done. Once a septic system is damaged, it can be very difficult to rehabilitate it back into good working order.
Often, plumbers get calls from very upset homeowners. Their septic system is failing. It is easy to tell when your system has reached the point of failure because you will notice muddy spots in the yard on dry days, a very pungent odor in the yard or in the house, slow drains, no drainage, and the worst-case scenario is your septic backing up through the drains. Once you notice any of the above, the damage has been happening for a little while. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure when it comes to septic systems. With average use, you should have your septic pumped once every 3 to 5 years. Heavy use or large families could be looking at a cleaning every year, just to keep the system in top shape. It is far better to call before your system is having issues, than calling after. Arranging for regular maintenance on your tank can help detect any issues early on, so corrective action can be taken.
There are things that you can do to keep your septic system in Milton DE healthy in between visits from a professional. Don’t throw chemicals down the drain; it can upset the natural flora. Be water-wise. Don’t leave water running to fill the tank. Don’t park cars or other vehicles on your tank. Don’t wash cooking oil or grease from cooking down the drain. Don’t use a garbage disposal. Don’t flush anything down the toilet, except toilet paper. Do point down spouts from the roof away from the septic tank and leech field. Don’t drain pools or hot tubs near the tank or the leech field. Don’t use drain cleaners (call a professional). Don’t run washing machines and dishwashers at the same time. Call Business Name for your septic needs in Milton DE and find out what else you should and should not be doing to keep a healthy septic system.
Business Name, can help you keep your septic system in Milton DE healthy. Call today to set up your appointment.
