Most people living in the City limits are hooked up to their City's sewer system. But many rural families are hooked up to a septic system.
Your septic tank contains wastewater and breaks down the solids, oils and grease contained within it. It's very important that this waste gets contained and treated properly, and that requires your septic tank to be in good working order.
You septic tank needs proper care just like the other parts of your plumbing system. Let's take a closer look at some of the practical ways to maintain your septic system as part of our plumbing services in Springfield, Missouri.
Regularly Pump The Tank
Septic tanks can only hold so much waste before it needs to be pumped out a professional septic company. Otherwise, the waste will accumulate to the point where it will back up into your home or begin pooling in your yard. We recommend having your septic tank pumped out on a yearly basis.
Clear It Out With Hydro-Jetting
Even pumping out your septic tank doesn’t always get it completely empty. Sometimes solids will build up and potentially clog your system. You can eliminate such clogs with hydro-jetting, shooting a high-pressure water stream into your septic system to clean it out. It’s a service recommended around every five years or so and one that we offer here at United Plumbing if the need arises.
Build Up Your Bacteria
Most people don’t think of bacteria as something helpful, but the organic bacteria found in septic tanks is what breaks down the waste. Such bacteria forms naturally, but their production can be reduced or halted entirely by things like bleach, drain cleaner, and antibacterial soap, allowing more waste to build up.
You can replenish your septic’s tank helpful bacteria by grinding overripe tomatoes into the garbage disposal, or flushing a quarter of an ounce of active dry yeast down your toilet.
Watch What You Flush
Whether you're connected to a sewer system or a septic tank, you need to avoid flushing things like wipes, grease, diapers, and other questionable items down the toilet to avoid pipe clogs. Flushing the wrong things down the toilet can also clog your septic tank. When in doubt, don’t flush it.
Septic tanks are important to treat with care. If you do, your septic tank should have a long life, keep your wastewater away from your home, and help the environment.
If you’re having issues with your septic tank or need help with any other plumbing services, give us a call at United Plumbing.
You can schedule a plumbing appointment with us any time, day or night, including holidays and weekends.
When it comes to preventing and fixing plumbing problems in Springfield, Missouri, the plumbers at United Plumbing are the pros to know.