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Spring is finally here, meaning it’s time for beautiful blossoms and warmer weather. However, it also means you’re likely to see more rain, and if you’re not properly prepared, that can spell trouble for your septic tank. Excessive rains can cause major issues for your home’s plumbing, often requiring maintenance. Luckily, there are steps you can take to ensure your system stays in working order during the downpours of spring.

Why Too Much Rain Is Bad for Your Septic Tank

Septic tanks work by accepting wastewater from your home, breaking it down and treating it with enzymes, then safely draining it into the system’s leach field. But when your property receives too much rain, it can flood the area where your system drains. When the leach field becomes saturated, the treated water has nowhere to go except back into the system.

septic tankIf this happens, the waste can actually travel back into your home, flooding your home’s drains and toilets. It can also cause water that isn’t fully treated to run off on your property, potentially contaminating nearby surroundings.

How to Prevent Issues During the Rainy Season

Luckily, there are measures you can take to prevent this from happening, even if your home is hit with massive rains. If you know you’re going to have an especially wet season, you should schedule septic pumping services before the rain arrives. By emptying your tank out, you are less likely to experience these issues.

It’s also important to use less water when the rain hits, as this will help decrease the amount of waste that needs to be released into the leach field. Finally, keep all vehicles away from the septic tank, as this can reduce the ground’s natural drainage and cause the drain field to become saturated.

 

Make sure your septic tank system is ready for the rain this spring by contacting the professionals at A-1 Pumping Service and Drain Cleaning in Dalton, GA. For more than 20 years, their team of technicians has specialized in septic tank installation, septic cleaning, and septic system repair, and they have the skills and knowledge to ensure your system can handle any weather. To schedule service today, call (706) 272-3352 or reach out to the team online.
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