If you have a home septic system, you know that the components will require regular maintenance. You can also implement strategies that allow your system to run more efficiently. Follow the tips below to ensure the functionality and safety of your home’s septic system. 

4 Efficiency Tips for Your Septic System

1. Upgrade Your Bathroom 

In order for water to run through your septic system efficiently, you need appliances designed for superior efficiency. Upgrade your toilet and showerhead to high-efficiency models to benefit your system. You won’t waste excess water, and you’re less likely to encounter running water or leaks that risk flooding your drain field. Plus, high-efficiency appliances are an environmentally friendly choice as well.

Need some ideas on how to upgrade your bathroom? See our post, Rustic Bathroom Design.

2. Be Careful What You Flush

The more waste you add to your system, the less efficiently your system will run. 

Avoid overfilling the toilet with toilet paper or placing anything in the toilet other than waste. Some items like dental floss, hair, and personal hygiene items might be tempting to flush, but they risk creating clogs that lead to a less efficient system. Use hashtag #doNOTflush for more information on our fb page or website!

3. Make Necessary Repairs

Running or leaking toilets or faucets results in excess water in your septic system and less efficient operation. Repairing these issues ensures that your system runs more efficiently. Plus, you won’t waste as much water.

4. Understand the Impact of Other Appliances

Many household appliances can impact the efficiency of your system. Running multiple laundry loads in your washing machine in one day can overload the system, and your garbage disposal increases the amount of sludge in your system. Hot tub water shouldn’t be connected to your system and should drain elsewhere. Knowing how to operate and drain these appliances properly ensures that your system operates at optimal efficiency.

Modern Families create more waste with current technology & lifestyles! Watch our VIDEO HERE to better understand how this can affect the lifespan of your septic tank.

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To keep your septic system running efficiently, contact Lentz Septic Tank Service, serving Iredell County, NC, and neighboring communities. This family-owned business provides tank maintenance & inspection services. To schedule your next service, call (704) 876-1834, or learn more about septic systems on the website.