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From the scraps you put down the drain to the sludge that accumulates in your septic tank, how you care for your sewage system plays a significant role in your unit's lifespan. By properly caring for your tank, you can improve your water quality and save big on maintenance costs down the road. Today, the experts from Carolina Pipe Cleaning in Rockwell, NC, will explain how to ensure you can rely on your system for years to come.

Without proper care, even a quality septic tank can become a major headache and potential health hazard for your property, family, and even your neighbors. When a system fails, it can provoke floods that pollute the land, not to mention rack up expensive property damage fees. Each day, all the wastewater from your kitchen, toilet, bath, and laundry streams into your septic tank. Lighter liquids like grease stay at the top and eventually become scum; heavier material sits at the bottom. Over time, most of this material will eventually decompose into sludge and gas. However, it only takes a few years before heavier, solid material in your septic tank builds up, which can cause your system to overflow. Naturally, this tends to lead to a messy and undesirable disaster.

Fortunately, you can protect your septic tank by pumping it regularly and keeping harmful material out of it. By having a professional septic service professional inspect your system each year, you can keep tabs on its health before a major problem occurs. About every three to five years, your system will need to be pumped to remove the buildup of solid material in your tank. 

To prevent blockages, materials like fats, grease, oil, coffee grounds, eggshells, sanitary napkins, paints, and harmful chemicals should never go down your drain or toilet. Conserving water will also help preserve your system by limiting its use. Keeping runoff at bay, covering your septic tank with grass, and avoiding traffic on your drain field can also protect your system. That way, it can continue functioning as effectively as possible.

For the septic services that will ensure your system stays in order, look no further than Carolina Pipe Cleaning. Call today at (704) 279-1151 or visit the website to learn what these plumbing experts can do for you. 

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