Risky Business: Avoid These Habits For Septic Health

Your septic system can withstand a lot of wear and tear, but it’s not indestructible. There are many ways homeowners can ensure that their septic systems stay in the best shape possible. Our Sanford septic pumping team shares more about them here! 

If you’re new to septic system ownership, you may wonder what information on septic care is available. Whether you have a conventional system, drip distribution system, ATU, or any other style of septic system, there are several ways that you can ensure that your septic system operates at its best. Without understanding the basics of septic care, you are more likely to face common problems, such as frequent clogs, pooling water in your yard, and avoidable damage to your septic system or property. The Sanford septic pumping team at Acme wants to share some of our favorite tips for excellent septic health today. 

Don’t Flush Non-Septic-Friendly Objects 

Watching what you flush down the toilet may seem like common sense to most, but plumbers and septic technicians are frequently required to solve problems from objects that have been improperly disposed of. If you want to avoid the risk of clogs and backups in your home, avoid flushing any of these:

• Paper towels
• Cat litter
• Cigarette butts
• Feminine hygiene items
• Baby wipes
• Diapers
• Harsh chemicals 

Call our Sanford septic pumping company for help if you have flushed something non-septic-friendly. 

Don’t Skip Your Routine Pumping Appointments 

Sanford septic pumping is one of the best services for your septic system. The EPA advises that a professional pump your septic tank at least once every 3-5 years. Without regular pumping, there is a greater risk of problems such as clogs and backups developing.

Don’t Try To Pump Your Septic Tank Yourself

Septic pumping should only be performed by certified professionals from a Sanford septic pumping company. If you attempt to pump your septic tank on your own, you are increasing the risk of:

• Injury
• Spilled or improperly disposed of septic waste
• Damage to your septic tank
• Paying for damage repair if something is performed incorrectly  

Don’t test your luck by turning your septic tank pump-out into an afternoon project. Call one of our experts at Acme! If you need help remembering when you are due for pump-outs, we even offer free automated reminders to ensure you never miss another Sanford septic pumping service. 

Be Mindful Of Water Usage 

Consider this: you start a load of laundry in the washing machine, a load of dishes in the dishwasher, and three members of your household need to take showers before 9:00 A.M. This amount of water used all within the same few hours may cause your septic system to become overwhelmed.

When possible, it is helpful to try to space apart activities that require a lot of water. Monitoring water usage is especially important if you have an older or smaller septic tank. 

FOGs And How They Relate To Your Septic System

FOG is an acronym for fats, oils, and grease. These substances are known in the septic pumping industry as some of the primary culprits of septic problems, including clogs, plumbing backups, and code violations in commercial kitchens. Because FOGs are so often used in cooking, it is important for home and business owners to understand how to dispose of them properly. If FOGs are poured down the drain, they can cause stressful and expensive problems to resolve.

If you need grease trap services, including installation, inspection, repairs, or maintenance, Acme provides them all. 

Don’t Take The Risk – Call Acme

Don’t leave the health of your septic system up to chance. Contact our Sanford septic company for maintenance, pump-outs, and anything else!