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.

If you would like more information on sewer repair in St Anthony MN, call Gene’s Water & Sewer at 612-781-3737 or you can contact us to get your Free Estimate.

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