An Info About Septic Pumping Service

Home and business owners have long understood the importance of a healthy septic system. Regularly maintaining a septic system ensures that it will work properly, without any odoriferous consequences.Septic systems work by moving water from sinks and showers (grey water) and from toilets (black water) to a tank, where it separates into solids, liquid, and a foam on top. Bacteria then breaks down the solids and foam into a more liquid state. The relatively clear liquid is then pumped into a drain field where it can slowly be absorbed into the soil safely and without creating a bad smell. You can prevent tank problems with a better understanding of how the system works, how to maintain it, and regularly scheduled professional septic pumping.Do you want to learn more? Visit hemleyseptic .

To keep the bacteria that live within your septic system alive and functional, there are several steps you can take:Stop using antibacterial soaps and cleaners. While these products kill bacteria on your skin and in your home, they also kill the helpful bacteria that break down solids and foam within the tank. Without these helpful bacteria, your septic system can become clogged.Keep non-biodegradable substances out of your septic tank. Flushing or pouringnon-biodegradable chemicals, pesticides, grease, or oil down the toilet or sink can upset the natural balance required to liquefy waste products. Other non-biodegradable items include feminine products, baby diapers and paper towels.

 

Non-biodegradable items should always be disposed of in the trashReduce garbage disposal use. Food waste that does not contain the bacteria necessary to break it down can overwhelm a system and offset the natural processes needed to make it function properly.Take shorter showers and reduce the number of baths taken. Bath and shower water contain very little of the bacteria needed to keep your septic tank healthy.Slow draining. In homes and businesses connected to city water, slow draining can mean the pipes have developed too much residue, reducing the flow rate and causing draining to slow, especially after a heavy rain. In a septic system, however, slow draining can indicate inadequate or clogged venting.Green grass. Everyone wants a lush, green lawn, but excessive growth over the drain field can indicate a leak. This is easier to spot during winter months, when the rest of your lawn is brown and dry, but a careful examination of the area over the entire system can warn of potential problems.