You know conserving water is important for the environment, but did you know it also benefits your Despite being out of sight and out of mind, your septic system? Since running too much water can saturate the soil in your septic system’s drain field, the professionals at A-1 Pumping Service and Drain Cleaning in Dalton, GA, say home and business owners should pay particular attention to how much water they’re using to avoid costly septic repairs down the line. They also recommend implementing a few changes.

Bathroom Changes

Most of the water your household or business processes is from the bathroom. Easy upgrades like faucet aerators, high-efficiency shower heads, and shower flow restrictors can be installed to limit the amount of water pumped into your septic system. If your home or business is older, consider upgrading to a high-efficiency toilet, which only uses 1.6 gallons of water per flush compared to the 3.5 to 5 gallons used by older toilets.

You can also improve your bathroom water conservation by avoiding long showers and not letting the faucet run while you’re brushing your teeth. Make sure these rules are communicated with your household and employees so everyone is contributing.

Laundry Changes

Washing a small amount of clothes on a full-load cycle wastes both electricity and water. If your washing machine offers the option, select an appropriately sized load cycle for the amount of clothes you’re trying to clean. If your laundry machine doesn’t offer this, only run the machine when it is at capacity.

When you do your laundry is also important. Reserving Sundays as your designated “laundry day” seems like a great way to get organized, but doing all your laundry in one day can put a strain on your septic system. This overload of wastewater doesn’t give it enough time to properly treat waste. Do a couple of smaller loads of laundry a few times a week to prevent issues.

When it comes to a healthy septic system, conserving water to avoid overloading it is critical. If you notice any signs of failure, call the professionals at A-1 Pumping Service and Drain Cleaning immediately at (706) 272-3352 for an honest evaluation of the problem and fair, upfront pricing. They can assist you with septic system repairs, pumping, cleaning, and more. Visit their website for additional information.