No holiday season is complete without quality time with the people you love. However, when you have the in-laws, cousins, and kids staying with you for more than a few days, the water consumption can produce an intense workload for your septic system. If you’re hoping to avoid emergency septic tank repair this holiday season, take advantage of the following tips.

3 Ways to Manage Septic System Use During the Holidays

1. Set a Schedule

Have a chat with your relatives about their showering preferences. For example, some may be used to taking one in the morning, while others prefer to do so before bed. From there, you can suggest a schedule that will stagger shower times throughout the day and night to avoid overloading the septic system with wastewater.

If guests are staying long enough to increase how many loads of laundry you’ll be doing, be sure to space those out as well.

2. Remind Guests of Flushing Rules

During the holidays, it’s important to let loose and relax. However, if your septic system is blocked up, there won’t be much serenity around your house. Therefore, set a few friendly rules about what your relatives can and can’t flush or put down the kitchen sink.

For example, coffee grounds, baby wipes, and large food scraps could easily damage a septic tank. If you’d rather not nag your guests, make a list and set it in front of the kitchen sink and toilets around the house.

3. Schedule Pumping Service

From holiday dinners to sleepovers with loved ones, the waste created around the holidays can build up in your septic tank fast. Since your system was designed for a certain household size, yours may not be able to break down all the solid waste it takes in. This is why it needs to be pumped clean every three to five years.

If you can’t remember the last time you scheduled this service, set one up before your guests arrive so you can enjoy the holidays with peace of mind. 

To schedule septic tank repair or maintenance in preparation for your guests, reach out to Dependable Plumbing of Ellijay, GA. For over 27 years, they’ve provided a wide range of plumbing and septic services, from drain cleaning to tank installations throughout northern Georgia. With their 24-hour service, you’ll never have to worry about dealing with a waste issue for long. To learn more about their services, visit the website. Call (706) 698-5000 to schedule an appointment for septic system repair.