Luxury Housing Trends & Home Improvement Ideas

Did you know that it’s your responsibility to maintain your septic system? Well, if you didn’t now you know and you can do something about it. Properly caring for your septic not only protects groundwater from contamination, but it prevents you from having to spend money on expensive repairs when your septic system fails due to build up or exterior damage. If you don’t know anything about septic tanks, you can still take some precautions to protect yours.

The first step in protecting your septic tank is to find out where it is on your property. You can obtain copies of your property drawing from your local land records. Or you can contact local inspectors who may have serviced the septic tank for the previous owner. Once you get an inspector, they can check for sewage backup, leaks and any malfunctioning parts.

Depending on your tank and how much wastewater is treated through it, you should have your tank pumped every three to five years. This will prevent your yard from becoming a sewage pit, which is expensive to restore.

Some easier ways to preserve your septic system include using your water efficiently. For example, run the washer only when it’s full and don’t let water run. Also, refrain from flushing feminine hygiene products down the toilet. Lastly, make sure you don’t plant any trees or shrubs in your drainfield. Plant roots can clog the area and even cause leaks in your tank.