Keeping Your Sewer in Tip-Top Shape
When it comes to
your sewer system and septic tank, it is vital to be proactive when dealing
with upkeep and maintaining it. It is one of the most important systems in your
home, and it contributes to the health and well-being of you and your loved
ones. We are often called out for sewer
repair in St Anthony MN, so here are a few tips on how to help keep your
septic tank and sewer system in good shape.
Septic tanks
should be cleaned by a professional service on a regular basis – at least every
2 to 3 years. This helps get rid of sludge and scum that can build up in there
and cause the drainfield to clog and the wastewater will not be properly
treated. The wastewater could then form a stinky pond in your yard. If that
happens, it can cause even more sewer repair expenses.
Your water in
your home should always be used as efficiently as possible. You do not want
wastewater to flow in and out of your septic tank too quickly because this
could also cause the need for sewer repair. The wastewater could have solids in
it that will then end up in the drainfield, and that could lead to clogs and
other potential sewer repair issues.
Some other ways
to efficiently use the water in your home include washing only one to two loads
of laundry a day, install low-flow water fixtures and low volume toilets and
fixing any leaky taps or faucets before they become a bigger problem.
When you flush
your toilet, the only two items that should be flushed are human waste and
toilet paper. You and your family should never flush hair, food, tissues,
sanitary napkins or anything else like that. If you flush these items, they
could clog your sewer lines and cause problems in the septic tank. Again, this
type of thing could lead to expensive sewer repair issues.
Finally, do what
you can to protect the drainfield. Do not build anything on top of it, like a
new driveway or patio. Try to keep animals from burrowing and digging into it. Make
sure water is draining away from it. Do not plant trees or any other type of deep-rooted plant over the drainfield
either.
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