Residential septic tank systems require proper usage and maintenance to ensure optimal performance.
You might find this septic tank plumbing information helpful:
- Regularly Pump Your Septic Tank. The S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control recommends having your septic tank pumped every 3-5 years. If you're not sure when the last time your septic tank was serviced, give us a call! We can make an assessment.
- Be Cautions of What You Flush Down Your Toilets. Only household waste and toilet tissue should be disposed of in a home septic system, and all kitchen greases should be kept out of the system.
- Promptly Repair Leaks. Leaks in the plumbing fixtures should be immediately repaired. Over time, a leaking faucet or toilet could lead to complete failure of the absorption field.
- A Full Tank Can Lead To Serious Plumbing Issues. A septic tank needs periodic pumping out of the accumulated solids. If the solids accumulate in the tank they begin to pass out of the tank into the soil absorption network. The soil will soon become clogged with those solids, leading to the failure of the system. If this happens, an emergency septic service will be needed.
The frequency of tank cleaning is hard to determine. It varies with different households. The only way to determine the need for service is to open the tank periodically and inspect it.
This should provide a margin of safety. The most accurate way to determine the need for service is to inspect the tank contents annually.
Need residential septic system service in anderson, SC, or the surrounding area? Call Mr. Rooter Plumbing of anderson, SC today.
