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The key to a properly functioning septic tank is maintenance and cleaning. While maintenance should only need to be performed every couple years, working with a septic service provider to find the right plan for your home’s system can prevent a costly malfunction. How often should you schedule preventative maintenance? Located in Rockwell, NC, Carolina Pipe Cleaning has been a leading local provider of plumbing services for years and spotlights the three factors that should determine the plan you choose.

3 Factors that Determine Which Septic Tank Maintenance Plan You Need 

Family Size

septic tankThe first factor to consider is the size of your family. Those who live alone or in a family without children will require less maintenance than those with a large family. Why? A single person household generates far less water than a family of four or more. Large families are advised to schedule yearly preventative maintenance visits.

Family’s Average Wastewater Production

The next factor to consider is how much wastewater your family generally produces. Obviously, the more wastewater produced, the more regularly you’ll need to schedule maintenance visits. Call a local septic tank professional to help assess the average amount of wastewater produced annually and then base your cleaning and pumping schedule on that number.

Average Amount of Solid Waste in Your System

Your septic tank serves to collect solid waste before filtering the remaining water into the drainage area. Ensuring that the amount of waste collected annually doesn’t create overflows that block the system is the last factor in determining maintenance visit scheduling. The amount of solid waste in your septic tank will be determined, in part, by the number of toilets and garbage disposals in your home. The more solid waste flowing in, the more pumping your septic tank will require.

Looking to choose a septic tank maintenance plan and unsure of the schedule that best suits your needs? Call (704) 279-1151 or visit the Carolina Pipe Cleaning website to schedule a consultation with a specialist.

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