What is The Importance of Septic Tank Maintenance?

Living the rural lifestyle has its advantages for those who want to avoid the hustle and bustle of a more urban setting. It also means that certain services are not readily available, including access to a municipal sewer system. In these cases, a self-contained waste management system or septic system is needed and the septic tank is the most important part of this system. So it makes sense that regular maintenance is an important part of keeping the tank and the rest of the system in good working order.

Septic Tank

If you currently own or are considering purchasing a home with a septic system, you may wonder why maintaining a septic tank is so important. As the system is used, sludge, grease, and other solids accumulate in the tank, and lack of pumping can cause a system blockage.

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This can lead to backups and overflows that can cause damage not only to your home but also to the environment. It can also cause damage to the system, which can lead to expensive repairs or, in some cases, an even more expensive scenario, replacement. In the case of environmental damage, the home / property owner is responsible for any damage and may face criminal charges and fines.

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If you look at what a septic tank is, you can see why it is important to maintain it. It is what its name says, a tank that collects everything that is deposited in the drains and bathrooms of the houses. It has an opening at both ends, one connected to the house to receive the sewage and another at the opposite end that allows fluids to flow into the drain field. All solid waste settles to the bottom and, like any tank, sooner or later it will fill up.

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There are actually two parts to proper maintenance of a septic tank; pumping / cleaning and what is put into it.

Determining how often the system should be cleaned depends on the system itself and how it is used. You must first consider how big the tank really is. Most tanks are of the 1000 to 1500 gallon variety. The second factor is the amount of use the system gets; how many people use it constantly, is there a washing machine and how often it works, what about a dishwasher and if it works daily.

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A general rule of thumb is that for 1 or 2 people, the tank needs maintenance every 4 to 5 years, while 3 to 4 people will increase the cleaning schedule to every 2 to 3 years. For even larger families or a system that receives excessive use, it may require pumping and cleaning every 1 to 2 years.

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What is flushed down the toilet and flows down the sink drains can also affect the maintenance schedule for any septic tank. Septic systems are designed primarily to treat wastewater and water, anything else that gets into them can cause problems. Paper towels, cotton balls, sanitary napkins, or any other solid material that degrades slowly or is not biodegradable, causing the tank to fill faster than normal and can cause clogs that require costly repair or replacement.

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A complete system inspection is probably the most important part of any septic tank maintenance program. This should be done each time the pumping service pumps the tank. It will add an additional cost to the on-site visit, but it is worth the cost when you consider how much system repairs and replacement may cost.

A complete septic system inspection included with the septic tank pumping will include:

1. A complete examination of the tank after it has been pumped and cleaned.
2. Check all components of the home's plumbing system, as this can also affect the performance of the system. Connections will be checked and water will be flushed through each fitting to ensure adequate water pressure throughout the system. Running water through the system will also give the inspector an opportunity to ensure that the wastewater flows into the septic tank in an acceptable manner.
3. The drain field needs to be inspected. A visual inspection of the soil over the drain field will be done to ensure there are no signs of blockages in the system. If there appears to be a problem, small cameras mounted on a plumber's snake can be used to inspect the pipes leading to the drain field.

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Keeping your septic system running efficiently requires good maintenance practices throughout the year. Pumping it at regular intervals, avoiding pouring non-biodegradable or hard-to-degrade items into it, and having it inspected regularly will help extend the life of the system. You will also avoid problems that could lead to costly repairs.