Nobody wants to think about their septic system, and usually by the time you have to think about it, it's too late and lots of disgusting damage has been done to your yard and home. Here are five tips from Checkered Flag Plumbing that will help keep your septic system in working order.
1. Keep septic system area clear of trees – Trees can have root systems that stretch wide and deep into the ground and this can cause issues with pipes and other connections. Trees that are within 100 feet of a septic system should be removed and great care should be taken in planting trees with a septic system in place.
2. Don’t use toilets to flush non-degradable materials – Septic systems are great for organic waste but cannot break down paper, cigarettes, cat litter, or coffee grounds. Flushing these kinds of items into the system can create a clog, resulting in backflow and the need for a septic service Sunland, CA professional.
3. Give great care to the drainfield – The best way to establish a strong drainfield is to turn it into a lawn. Make sure that you have a good irrigation system in place so that the water can be equally distributed throughout. The water needs to be able to make it to the surface so that it can evaporate.
4. Avoid putting harsh chemicals/cleaners into the system – Cleaning agents and other chemicals can damage septic systems. Some actually destroy the bacteria which is vital to the breakdown of waste within the tank.
5. Don’t send other drainage to the drainfield – Make sure that drainage from pools, lawns, home gutters and other sources are directed somewhere else. Too much drainage will cause flooding of the drainfield to occur.
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