Septic System Maintenance Tips You Need to Know

Your septic system is an expensive and important part of your home. It is vital that you properly care for your septic system. Below are some septic system maintenance tips to help you keep your septic system functioning properly.

• Have your septic system routinely pumped by a professional. Doing this will keep your septic system healthy and keep it from costly future breakdowns.

• We recommend keeping records of when you have your septic system pumped or maintained. This will ensure that you are keeping your septic system in top-notch repair.

• Always have your septic system problems looked at by a qualified professional to ensure proper repair and maintenance.

• Do not put grease, fats, oils, fuel, paper towels, paints, coffee grounds, eggshells, condoms, or feminine hygiene products into your septic system.

• Do not put materials over your septic system that will impede oxygen from entering the soil directly above your system. The best material is grass. We do not recommend concrete, plastic or asphalt.

• Cleaners entering your septic system can wreak havoc on the good bacteria inside of it. Try to refrain from pouring floor cleaners, drain cleaners, polish, and waxes into your septic system.

These are just some septic system maintenance tips. By following these tips, you can help to prevent costly repairs down the road. Call us at Southeastern Septic LLC to learn about other important septic system maintenance tips.