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Holiday get-togethers should revolve around spending time with family, friends, and other loved ones. They shouldn’t involve overflowing toilets, clogged sinks, or other septic system malfunctions. Unfortunately, when your home is overloaded with company, these issues can happen in a hurry. If you’re planning a holiday party or event in your home, use these three tips to ensure your septic tank and system will operate efficiently.

How to Prepare Septic Systems for Holiday Use

1. Schedule Professional Inspection & Pumping

During the weeks leading up to your holiday party, schedule a septic inspection so your tank works properly while you’re hosting company. Most septic tanks need pumping about once every 3-5 years.

If you aren’t sure when the last time your tank was pumped, talk with septic professionals in your area to see if they have a record of service for your home’s tank. You can also check with your county’s health department to see if permits were pulled for installing the system, how many people the system is rated to handle, and how often it needs to be pumped.

2. Prepare Food Early

septic tankTo avoid sudden influxes of water stemming from kitchen sinks, perform as much food preparation ahead of time as you can. This might include chopping vegetables, making lunches or dinners, and preparing snacks. In addition to protecting the septic tank, this will allow you to spend more time with your guests. 

3. Cut Water Usage Before Guests Arrive

Give your septic tank more flexibility ahead of visits by using as little water as possible before people arrive. Do all of your laundry well in advance, and avoid running the dishwasher a few days before guests show up. You should also cut back on extra showers and baths in the days leading up to the event.

 

If you are looking ahead to holiday parties, turn to B & B Riley Septic Service in West Plains, MO, for help. With more than 12 years of service experience and a focus on making life easy for homeowners, these fully licensed and insured septic professionals will assist with everything from emergency pumping to septic inspections. Schedule a service call today by visiting their website or by giving their team a call at (417) 256-5062.

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