If you have a septic system rather than a sewer system on your property, you are going to need to do things to maintain and care for it that those with a sewer system don’t necessarily have to worry about. Caring for your septic system is an important part of protecting your home against water damage. If you don’t care for your septic system properly, it can cause a host of issues for you. D’Amorie Construction is here to share some tips that can help you to maintain your septic system and keep your home protected against damage.

How to Maintain Your Septic System Properly

There are several things that you need to remember when you have a septic system on your property. Here are the things you need to do to maintain it properly.
– Pump the Tank: It is important for homeowners to have their septic tank pumped occasionally. Most homes can get away with doing this every five years or so. There are some factors that determine the frequency that the tank needs to be pumped including the size of the house, volume of solids in wastewater, and the size of the septic tank.
– Efficient Water Usage: Another thing to consider when it comes to maintaining your septic tank is the water usage of the home. You should be efficient when it comes to using water. The mort water and waste you flush into the septic tank, the more frequently you are going to need to have it pumped. Remember, whatever goes down your drain will end up in the septic tank.
– Careful Flushing: It is important to remember that toilets aren’t trash cans. When you are flushing things down the toilet that don’t belong there, it can cause huge issues for your septic tank. Avoid flushing feminine hygiene products, food, flushable wipes, paper towels, condoms, cotton balls and other items that have no business in the toilet.
– Mindful Drain Care: Another important part of protecting your septic tank is to watch what you are putting down your drains. It might be tempting to flush chemicals that help clean your drains down the sink, but this can harm the organisms that break down waste in your septic tank. Also, you should never allow food, oils, fats or other items to go down your drains as this can cause clogging in the tank.

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If you have a septic tank and there are signs of a problem, it is vital that you don’t ignore them. They aren’t going to go away. In fact, they will only get worse with time. Whenever you see any sign that your septic tank is in trouble, you can turn to D’Amorie Construction to come and take a look for you. If there are septic tank repairs that need to be made, you can count on us to take care of it for you. Call us today!