Prevent A Messy Disaster – Get Your Septic System Serviced Now!
Without maintenance, problems such as clogs, backups, and breakdowns will soon be in your septic system’s future. What maintenance does a septic system need to avoid these issues? Acme shares some of their most highly recommended services for avoiding a messy septic disaster.
Once your septic system has been installed, can you “set it and forget it” like a slow-cooker recipe? If you’re new to septic ownership, or if you’re trying to improve your septic-care knowledge, you may be wondering, “What maintenance does a septic system need?” Even though septic systems do not require constant attention, they do require periodic maintenance. Let’s find out which services can help you avoid extra repair bills, stressful messes, and more.
Septic Pump-Outs
Septic systems should receive pump-outs from a professional septic company once every 3-5 years. Pump-outs remove collected waste from the inside of your septic tank, which prevents overflow, overloading of the system, drain field failure, and many other septic problems. Signs that your septic tank needs to be pumped right away include:
Pooling water over your drain field or around your septic tank
Unusually lush, green grass over your drain field or septic tank
Foul-smelling odors
Toilets that require multiple attempts to flush or flush slowly
Frequent plumbing backups
Drains that work more slowly than usual
While a few of these problems may be caused by plumbing issues unrelated to your septic tank, such as slow drains or a toilet that isn’t flushing properly, if you see any of these signs, or several of them at once, it’s important to contact Acme for septic system maintenance as soon as possible.
Septic Inspection
Septic inspections should take place once every 1-3 years. During an inspection, a septic technician will perform a visual evaluation, which includes looking for signs of damage in the tank and signs of malfunction, such as standing water or overly lush grass near your septic tank. Other parts of the inspection include:
Review of records and past problems
Testing of sludge and scum levels
Testing the operation of the drain field
Water flow test
If you’ve never had an inspection performed or are worried about passing it, there are several ways to prepare in advance:
Locate the lid of your septic tank
Practice septic-safe habits in between inspections
Consider any questions you may have about your septic system
As long as you receive regular pump-outs when necessary and treat your septic system with as much care as possible, there’s no reason your septic inspection should be a reason for extra stress.
What Maintenance Does A Septic System Need When Unexpected Events Occur?
While routine maintenance is important to remember no matter what the circumstances are, unexpected events may also affect your septic system. In certain areas of the U.S., such as Florida, that receive heavy rainfall, hurricanes, and lie near a large body of water, it’s possible that your septic system could be impacted. If you have experienced heavy rainfall or flooding and you are concerned about your septic system, Acme is ready to assist with services or necessary repairs.
What Maintenance Does A Septic System Need When It Is Used More Frequently?
Septic systems need to be pumped more frequently when more people live in your home or when you’re expecting a large number of guests. If you are hosting a get-together and you’re not sure when the last time your septic tank was serviced, it is a good idea to schedule an appointment for a pump-out.
What Maintenance Does A Septic System Need No Matter What?
Only the best! No matter what type of service you need, your septic maintenance should come from a certified company that performs thorough, efficient work.
Contact us for friendly, professional septic service today.
