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In Hawaii's warm climate, you don't have to worry about cold weather slowing your septic system. But the holidays can still put a strain on your plumbing since you’ll likely use a lot more water than usual. Your system might get overwhelmed, especially if it's been a while since you last scheduled septic tank pumping. Use these tricks to manage the load.

How to Keep Your Septic System Running During the Holidays

1. Plan Water Usage

If you and all your house guests shower within a couple of hours of each other in the morning, all that water is going through the system at once. Instead, arrange with your guests to take turns showering throughout the day. Stagger showers with dishwasher and washing machine loads to spread the water use over the longest time possible.

2. Prepare Food in Advance

Septic Tank PumpingPlan your meal ahead of time, and cook whatever you can before the big day. Pies can be made, frozen, then baked the next day. You can also prepare cranberry sauce, stuffing, and any sauces ahead of time. The day before, wash and chop up any fresh vegetables you'll be serving. These steps will not only help spread out your water use but also require less cooking on the actual holiday, making meal preparation easier on you.

3. Be Careful What You Flush

Ideally, avoid using your garbage disposal at all during this time since your septic system is already working hard enough. Also, talk to your guests about what they should flush; only toilet paper and waste should go in the toilet. Place a waste bin near the toilet so guests have an easy alternative for other trash.

 

In addition to these steps, get septic tank pumping before the holidays from Sewer Solutions in Hilo, HI. Serving the Big Island 24/7, this company also offers plumbing repair services. For an estimate on septic tank pumping, call (808) 430-2323, or learn more about their services online.

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