One of the most often ignored parts of your home is also one of the most vital components to any modern building: the septic system. The professionals at Zinks Septic Solutions know exactly how much a nonfunctional septic system can cause problems for the homeowner and the environment. They also know that keeping proper septic maintenance practices is the best way to keep your septic system in good condition.

To help maintain a healthy septic system, Zinks Septic Solutions provides a list of important dos and don’ts:

Do:

• Regularly Have Your Septic Tank Pumped: This should be done every two to three years.
• Repair Leaky Toilets and Dripping Faucets: Minor plumbing problems often turn into major ones, so it’s important to take good care of all of your home’s plumbing fixtures.
• Address Potential Signs of Trouble Immediately: Warning signs of septic tank repair include slow draining toilets, sewage odors and surface water in the leach field.
• Divert Gutters and Downspouts Away From Your Septic System: This will help avoid flooding your septic tank.
• Maintain a Ground Cover of Grass On Your Leach Field: The grass soaks up excess moisture to prevent flooding caused by rain.

Don’t

• Park or Drive Over Your Septic System: Placing heavy objects will put unnecessary stress on your septic system.
• Dig Into or Build on Top of Your Leach Field: This can displace or damage your leach lines.
• Plant Trees in Your Leach Field: The roots can disrupt or clog leach lines.
• Dump Chemicals or Non-Biodegradable Items Into Your Septic Tank: Non-biodegradable items and chemicals can clog or erode the septic system from the inside.

Following these steps and having regular servicing performed will ensure the longevity and efficiency of your septic system. For all of your septic tank repair and installation needs, call Zink Septic Solutions today at (315) 359-0733.