Wastewater from your home flows out of sight and out of mind. If you are committing a few faux pas with your drains, you'll be standing in a showerful of effluent and sludge in no time.
Keep reading to discover 3 ways you could be ruining your septic system.
1. Abusing the Garbage Disposal
Your garbage disposal is made to aid with excess food particles in the sink. You should not, however, load it with things just to avoid putting it in the trash.
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Are you the owner of a property with a septic tank instead of a city sewer system hookup? Do you suspect that there is something wrong with the system and are wondering what to do about it? In general, a septic system shouldn't break down any more often than the sewer system hookup that you may be used to. Even so, things will occasionally need to be fixed by a plumber or by a septic system professional.
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As a homeowner, or even a renter, it is important that you never overlook the maintenance of your home or apartment's plumbing system. When you do this, it results in serious plumbing issues that can potentially damage your property. By maintaining your plumbing, you can minimize untimely interference and prevent costly problems. So, to help make your life a little easier, here are three maintenance tips that you don't want to overlook.
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Purchasing a new home that's on its own septic system means you need to immediately take a few steps to be proactive in the care and maintenance of the system. Unless you are provided with official documentation detailing previous maintenance visits and repairs, you may need to take a few preemptive steps before you can draft a septic maintenance plan. The following are what you need to know so you can develop an ongoing plan for keeping your septic system in top condition.
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Many people don't think about how their septic tanks are affected during hurricanes, but all of the rain that can go along with these storms can have an impact. These are a few tips for septic tank owners to keep in mind after hurricanes pass through their areas.
1. Minimize Use of Your Septic Tank
First, during and after a hurricane, you'll want to minimize use of your septic tank. Using your septic tank too much during periods of heavy rain can put too much strain on it.
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