Knowing the facts about your septic system is important, especially since you rely on it to get rid of everyday waste from your home. The plumbing contractors at B Sales Trucking, Excavation, Pumping, & Plumbing Services offer their wide range of services to the residents living on Maui and have extensive experience working with septic systems.

Below, they outline three important facts to help you keep your system in tip-top shape:

• Keep Up With Regular Maintenance: Properly maintaining your septic system is essential to its longevity. Solid waste inside your tank must be removed after three to five years depending on the household. Contacting your plumber regularly to schedule septic tank pumping and other maintenance checks will help you avoid larger issues in the future. 

• Avoid Clogged Drains: It is especially important that your drains don’t become clogged when you have a septic tank, as this can cause damage to your system’s drain field. These problems are easily avoidable by refraining from flushing anything other than toilet paper down your toilet drain. Pouring hot grease down the drain in your kitchen can also cause a lot more damage than you think. Even though the grease goes down as a liquid, it solidifies as it cools and sticks to the drain walls. Instead of disposing of it in your sink, pour it into an old glass jar. After it cools, you can then remove it from the jar and place it in the trash bin.

• Take Caution When You’re Landscaping: If you’re thinking of adding some trees to your home’s landscape, be careful of how close you place them to your septic system. Even if the tree seems far away from it, the roots may grow even further. To keep the tree roots from piercing your septic system, contact your plumbing contractor or landscaper for more information about the placement of trees in your yard.

If you want to learn more about taking care of your septic system, don’t hesitate to call B Sales Trucking, Excavation, Pumping, & Plumbing Services for help. For more information on their affordable services, call (808) 264-3281 to get your free estimate today.