If you have a septic tank, you understand the importance of keeping it in good condition. While routine maintenance will prevent severe problems, many homeowners inadvertently make mistakes that can damage their septic systems. The team at Mark Cromley Septic Service in Lewisburg, PA, wants to help you keep your system up and running for years to come.

Review these common septic tank mistakes so you can avoid the consequences:

• Flushing Items That Should Be Thrown Away: While your septic tank can tackle toilet paper with ease, it struggles to handle other paper products. In particular, avoid flushing paper towels, baby wipes, and sanitary napkins. These items can clog your system and cause sewage to back up into your yard and home.
• Doing Too Much Laundry at Once: Your septic system processes all of the wastewater that flows out of your home—including water from your washing machine. While it may be tempting to let your hamper fill up and clean all your clothes on one day, this habit can put a strain on your leach field and cause flooding in your yard. If possible, spread your loads out over a couple of days to reduce the risk of overloading your system.
• Pouring Grease Down the Kitchen Drain: Dumping used cooking grease down your kitchen sink is a recipe for septic tank disaster. Once it cools off, the grease will coat your pipes and collect food particles and other debris. When a clog develops in your septic system’s drain lines, it may trigger a backup. Prevent this mishap by throwing grease in the garbage.
• Putting Off Septic Tank Maintenance: Your tank needs routine maintenance to continue working efficiently. Putting off professional help until you notice a problem will shorten the service life of your system. If it’s been a few years since your last maintenance call, schedule an appointment with your septic tank repair team.

Let the experienced technicians at Mark Cromley Septic Service keep your tank up and running. Learn more about their services online, or call (570) 524-0249 to schedule an appointment.