How To Take Care Of Your New Septic System
Whether you’re building an entirely new home or have just recently installed a new septic system, you’ll want to ensure your septic system stays in good condition for as long as possible. Fortunately, basic septic system maintenance isn’t complicated, and with proper care, homeowners can keep their septic system healthy for years to come. Below, our septic tank company outlines how to keep your septic system in good working order for as long as possible.
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Have It Pumped & Inspected Routinely
One of the most important ways homeowners can care for their septic system is by routinely having it pumped and inspected. The average household septic system should be pumped every three to five years. On top of that, household septic systems should be inspected by professional septic tank plumbers at least every three years. Jones Plumbing & Septic Tank Services offers reliable septic tank pumping and septic tank inspection services in Gainesville, Florida.
Use Water Efficiently
The typical single-family home uses as much as 70 gallons of water per household member per day. All the water a household uses goes through its pipes and straight into the septic system. Efficient water use can limit wear and tear on your home’s septic system, such as installing water-efficient toilets, faucet aerators, and high-efficiency shower heads. Additionally, instead of washing your laundry all at once, spreading out smaller loads across the week can save water.
Don’t Treat The Toilet Like A Trashcan
Despite being relatively robust, septic systems can’t handle having just anything thrown down the drain. It is important to remember septic systems are designed exclusively to handle wastewater and sewage. Therefore, human waste and toilet paper should be the only items flushed down the drain. Feminine hygiene products, cat litter, grease, paper towels, and even “flushable wipes” should never be flushed down the toilet, as they can cause blockages and damage your septic system.
Protect Your Drainfield
Your septic system’s drain field is one of its most important aspects. Accordingly, it’s essential to protect and maintain your septic system’s drain field. Specifically, you should not park or drive over your property’s drain field. Furthermore, ensure any newly planted trees are placed at an appropriate distance from the drain field. Finally, ensure gutters and sump pumps empty far away from the drain field.