Top Septic Tips for Summer

Regular Septic Tank Pumping

One of the best things you can do to protect your septic system is to schedule regular pumping of its tank, especially during summer visits from friends or relatives with higher water usage rates, which requires your tank to be regularly emptied for optimal waste processing efficiency. It's recommended you visit with your septic company about when and how often this needs to occur for optimal system function. A good rule-of-thumb would be for general systems every three to five years or consult them about advice explicitly tailored to your system needs before scheduling pumping!

Monitor Water Usage

Summer heat makes it easy to consume more water than usual - whether that means filling a pool, watering the garden, or taking extra showers just to stay cool - which puts undue strain on septic systems. Try spreading out your usage over several days rather than doing multiple loads at one to allow your tank to absorb and process it more effectively while also helping prevent your septic tank system overload.

Don't Pour Grease Down the Drain

Summer often brings barbecues and cooking at home, but remember, pouring grease down your drain is never recommended! Grease can clog pipes and your septic tank, causing severe disruptions; instead, use cans/containers to collect grease, which then hardens before disposing of it safely in your trash can for disposal - taking this simple step could prevent costly repair of your tank down the line!

Be Wary When Landscaping

Many people take advantage of the summer weather to work on their landscaping. While having an attractive yard is lovely, take care when planting trees or shrubs near your septic system, as their roots could invade it and lead to blockages or damage to pipes or drain fields. For assistance determining where exactly these two are, consult a septic company that can guide you on safe planting distance and assist in installing one as needed.

Keep Your Septic Tank Area under Consideration

Heavy rain and storms during the summer can quickly flood the ground around your septic tank and drain field, overburdening its capacity and overburdening your system. Ensure gutters and downspouts are directed away from this area. Additionally, avoid driving heavy vehicles over it, as this will compact soil, further compromising your system.

Arrange Professional Septic Tank Cleaning

Just as with housekeeping, regular professional septic tank cleaning helps your system function more smoothly and removes sludge build-up, which could otherwise create backups and cause other problems with its functionality. Scheduling regular inspections by an established septic company ensures this necessary procedure takes place and keeps everything operating as it should be.

Know the Signs of Trouble

Finally, you must become aware of signs your septic system could be experiencing issues. Slow drains, gurgling sounds in plumbing or sewer lines, and smelly sewage smell as well as pooled water are indicators that something might be amiss with the system - should any such issues arise, call an experienced septic company immediately as soon as you discover any of these issues as soon as they appear so they can diagnose any necessary tank repair work and provide appropriate septic tank repair solutions as quickly as possible.

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Maintaining your septic tank during summer can be a manageable task! With these seven tips - regular septic tank pumping, monitoring water usage, avoiding grease in drains, carefully landscaping around septic areas, and observing for signs of trouble - you can ensure your system runs efficiently all season. Should any queries or concerns arise during this process, don't hesitate to consult Septic Blue of Orlando with valuable advice or services, from septic tank installation to system repair. You can enjoy summer with peace of mind that everything runs smoothly!