Your septic tank relies on nature, the naturally occurring bacterial thrive on the impurities in the wastewater and look after your septic tank. The problem arises when you start disposing things into your toilet or sink that could block the drains in your house or upset the natural balance in the septic tank. If your septic tank stops working properly, you could be facing serious problems with your plumbing including pollution. Here are some of the mistakes that people often make when it comes to septic tanks that you should avoid.
Avoid using a garbage disposal system
When you install a garbage disposal system, all the garbage ends up in your septic tank. This could lead to a lot of solid and grease build up in the septic tank. This debris can end up clogging and choking the filters. If you have to use one, limit your use so you can avoid clogging up your drain field.
Only flush toilet paper
A lot of people often make the mistake of turning the toilet bowl into a bathroom trash can flushing all kinds of things in the loo such as sanitary towels, tampons, condoms, diapers, cigarette bits and unwanted medications among other things. Even if the product is labeled flushable, it may be unsuitable for a septic tank sewage system. Avoid flushing anything down the toilet that is not toilet paper if you do not want any problems with your septic system.
No household chemicals in the drain
Household chemicals includes thinks such as paint products, floor cleaners, pesticides and motor oil among other things. These chemicals end up destroying the bacteria in your septic system that break down the solids in your drainage. Even long-term use of medications like antibiotics can destroy the important bacteria in the septic tank. You should avoid disposing medications in the drain. You can find out how to safely dispose of medication from your local public health office.
Avoid parking vehicles over the septic tank
Don't park cars and trucks over the drain field or septic tank. You should also keep patios, carports, decks and storage sheds off the drain field to avoid packing down the soil. Packed down soil can break the drainage pipe causing huge problems with your drain system.
Avoid additives and draining hot tubs into the septic system
Septic tank additives may be harmful to your system. First they add extra solids which could clog your drain field and second, the chemicals can pollute ground and surface water. Make sure any additives you use have been approved by the state department of health. It is also illegal to use non-approved additives. Hot tubs also contain chlorine, which can destroy the important bacteria in your septic tank. The large volume of water is also a great risk as it can drown the drain field. You should drain the hot tub away from your septic system to avoid any problems with the septic tank.
Avoid using a garbage disposal system
When you install a garbage disposal system, all the garbage ends up in your septic tank. This could lead to a lot of solid and grease build up in the septic tank. This debris can end up clogging and choking the filters. If you have to use one, limit your use so you can avoid clogging up your drain field.
Only flush toilet paper
A lot of people often make the mistake of turning the toilet bowl into a bathroom trash can flushing all kinds of things in the loo such as sanitary towels, tampons, condoms, diapers, cigarette bits and unwanted medications among other things. Even if the product is labeled flushable, it may be unsuitable for a septic tank sewage system. Avoid flushing anything down the toilet that is not toilet paper if you do not want any problems with your septic system.
No household chemicals in the drain
Household chemicals includes thinks such as paint products, floor cleaners, pesticides and motor oil among other things. These chemicals end up destroying the bacteria in your septic system that break down the solids in your drainage. Even long-term use of medications like antibiotics can destroy the important bacteria in the septic tank. You should avoid disposing medications in the drain. You can find out how to safely dispose of medication from your local public health office.
Avoid parking vehicles over the septic tank
Don't park cars and trucks over the drain field or septic tank. You should also keep patios, carports, decks and storage sheds off the drain field to avoid packing down the soil. Packed down soil can break the drainage pipe causing huge problems with your drain system.
Avoid additives and draining hot tubs into the septic system
Septic tank additives may be harmful to your system. First they add extra solids which could clog your drain field and second, the chemicals can pollute ground and surface water. Make sure any additives you use have been approved by the state department of health. It is also illegal to use non-approved additives. Hot tubs also contain chlorine, which can destroy the important bacteria in your septic tank. The large volume of water is also a great risk as it can drown the drain field. You should drain the hot tub away from your septic system to avoid any problems with the septic tank.
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