Septic Services – How Preventative Maintenance Can Keep Your Septic System Running Smoothly

Septic Services – How Preventative Maintenance Can Keep Your Septic System Running Smoothly

Whether you own a restaurant, office, nursing facility, or another commercial operation, septic system problems can cost your business. Preventative maintenance plans can catch repairs early, clean and pump systems regularly, and keep the entire septic system operating as efficiently as possible.

Phillips Plumbing, Wells, & Septic choosing a septic services company, check to see that all designers and installers are certified. They must pass written and oral tests to show their knowledge of State Sanitary Code regulations. You can also check with local health departments and septic system professionals for recommendations, and keep careful records of all maintenance work done on your septic system.

The Importance of Routine Septic Inspections

Your household septic tank should be pumped every three to five years by a professional. The frequency depends on household water usage, but some households may require a more frequent schedule. Your septic system can be damaged by too many items flushed down the toilet, so it’s important to use sewage-safe and environmentally friendly products.

All the water that you send down your pipes ends up in your septic system. It is a good idea to conserve water by fixing leaky fixtures and appliances, and installing more efficient appliances and fixtures.

A septic system with a drainage field that is too small for the volume of wastewater may clog or overflow. In this case, you will need a larger drain field and a new septic system. You can also help your septic system by planting grass and other shallow-rooted plants over the drainage area and not building structures that limit access to the septic tank or distribution box.

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