No one wants to deal with premature replacement services for any system at work in their home. While there’s no way to put off replacement services forever, there are things you can do to prolong the lifespan of your septic system.
Here are three of our top tips for extending the lifespan of your septic system:
- Be mindful of what you put down the drain. Do not treat your sinks and toilets like garbage cans. Only water and waste should go down them. Flushing feminine products, wipes, and other larger trash items down your drains can clog your septic system, and while sometimes these clogs can be addressed with professional septic services, they can also cause long-lasting issues that will shorten the lifespan of your system.
- Keep up with septic pumping. Your septic tank will need to be pumped every three to five years depending on how big your septic tank is and how much waste goes through it on a regular basis. It’s important to schedule routine septic pumping services to keep your system in great shape and prevent sewage backups in your home.
- Don’t crowd the area around your septic system. Make sure to keep the lawn and area around your septic system clear. The more you crowd the area, the more likely you are to accidentally damage your pipes or tank. Don’t build structures on top of the drain field or around the tank and be careful not to plant trees around this area.
Of course, the best thing to do to extend the lifespan of your septic system is to reach out to us here at William Dustin Septic. Contact us today for high-quality solutions.