Many homeowners make the mistake of ignoring their septic tank and septic system until it’s too late and an emergency pops up such as a blocked up septic system. Don’t be like these homeowners. Help your Septic Tank Pumping Flemington NJ service out by following these tips to maintain your septic tank and your septic system.
Keep Trees Away from Septic Tanks
Regularly remove leaves, twigs and branches from any drains or clogs will result. You also do not want a pile of leaves getting into the septic system or it will quickly become overloaded. Tree roots also can damage or crack septic tanks. Avoid planting trees within 100 feet of a septic tank, especially trees with extensive roots like willows.
Keep Rainwater Away From Septic System
A sudden rush of rainwater or saturated dirt can overwhelm a septic system so that it will be unable to handle waste. Talk to your Septic Tank Pumping Flemington NJ professionals about modifying your home so rainwater drains away from the septic field. If planning to build a home, make sure gutters and drainpipes take rainwater away from the septic field.
Use Less Water
The more waste water you dump into the septic system, the easier it will be for the system to become overloaded. Waste water includes water from dishwashers, washing machines, showers, baths and sinks. If it goes down a drain, it will wind up in the septic system. Only run a dishwasher when it’s full. Use water saving features on shower heads or faucets. If possible, adjust your washer so that it uses less water when you do small loads.
Things That Never Go Down Drains
Never flush cat litter down the toilet unless you want to destroy your septic system. You also never want to pour grease down the drain. Grease and cat litter should be placed in the garbage. Ladies should never flush tampons, tampon applicators or tampon wrappers down the toilet, even if they are marketed as “flushable.” Never flush sanitary napkins down the toilet. Coffee grounds and piles of cigarette butts will also quickly overwhelm or block up a septic system.