Efficient Septic Maintenance Tips For the Summer

Efficient Septic Maintenance Tips

With kids home from septic service and septic tank pumping spending time in the yard, your household goes through a significant usage increase in the summer. That extra laundry, dishwasher loads and showers put a strain on your septic system that may require it to be pumped more frequently. However, with consistent habits and simple awareness, your septic system will keep working well all summer.

Your septic tank relies on beneficial bacteria to break down waste, but flushing inappropriate items disrupts the balance and causes clogs. To minimize these risks, only use toilet paper designed for septic systems, and avoid flushing wipes (even “flushable” varieties), feminine products, food grease or other non-biodegradable items. Household chemicals, including bleach and drain cleaners, should be used sparingly, as they kill these helpful microbes and interfere with their ability to break down waste. Grease and oil solidify in pipes and tanks, and should be disposed of in the trash instead of down the drain.

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Avoid parking vehicles or planting trees near your drainfield, as they compact soil and can block septic system flow. A septic tank and drainfield are both essential to filtering wastewater and treating sewage, so they need enough space for proper function.

Excessive water usage puts a strain on your septic system by pushing solids into the drainfield prematurely, increasing the frequency of pumping and possibly causing the system to fail. To minimize water waste, install high-efficiency fixtures and appliances and encourage family members to conserve water. For example, replacing a dripping faucet can cut hundreds of gallons of water consumption monthly. Similarly, spreading out laundry loads and dishwashing can prevent surges that overwhelm the system.

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