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Your septic system moves wastewater away from your home. More specifically, it helps to filter out sludge and harmful microbes before the liquids enter the groundwater supply, which is why you should know how to properly maintain the system. Here are a handful of septic tank cleaning and upkeep tips.

Septic System Maintenance Advice

1. Conserve Water

A septic tank can only hold so many gallons of water. Even when properly sized for your household, it may begin to operate less efficiently when you use too much water. Try to conserve by using faucet aerators, high-efficiency showerheads, and low-flow toilets.

2. Schedule Septic Tank Cleaning & Pumping

The average household requires professional septic tank cleaning and pumping about once every three to five years. However, if you have frequent guests or produce more wastewater, schedule these services once annually.

3. Watch What You Flush

Certain items, when flushed down toilets, can clog septic systems and cause sludge to back up into your home. As a general rule, avoid flushing paper towels, feminine hygiene products, cotton balls, dental floss, and medication down your toilets.

4. Keep an Eye on Your Drain Field

septic tank cleaningWatch what you park, place, or build over your drain field. Heavy items, such as vehicles or sheds, can crack the septic tank and its pipes beneath their weight. Plant trees and foliage at least 10 feet away from the drain field to prevent roots from growing into the system and damaging it.

 

Keep your septic system sanitary and fully functional with services from Downs Drain & Septic Service. For over half a century, they have provided septic tank cleaning, installations, pumping, and repairs to clients throughout Peninsula, OH. Call (330) 929-5555 to schedule a video pipe inspection or sewer line jetting, and visit them online to learn more about their excavation work.

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