With the first official long weekend to truly kick off Spring I know many of us will be doing some spring cleaning of some kind whether its in the house or outside in our yards and garden’s.
When it comes to Spring Cleaning its good to remember your Septic System every 3-5 years to ensure your waste water and sewage continues to flow without issues!
Do you know the last time your septic system was pumped?
Depending on the number of people living in your home, will dictate how often the tank should be pumped. The system is designed to naturally break down solids and then over time will flow out into the weeping bed from the system to properly drain into the ground.
If the tank has not been pumped regularly and the solids level becomes too high this can cause issues in the pipe from your home to the tank and also from the tank out into the weeping bed. What happens is the system cannot properly break down the solids when there is more solids than water. If this happens the solids could then begin to flow out to the bed, however as they are solids this will then cause a blockage and could potentially cause a sewage backup in your basement if not rectified properly and in a timely manner.
The other thing that could potentially cause issues is if you use too much water and the bed becomes saturated. If you are suddenly using a lot of water, the system will not have time to break down as its designed to and much of the water will just flow out to the bed. If its flowing to the bed, this is good, however ideally the best scenario is for the water to go into the first chamber of the tank with the solids, begin the breakdown process, then flow out into the bed.
How do you know if your tank is in need of a cleaning or there is a problem with the weeping bed?
- If its been over 5 years since the last time you had it pumped.
- If you are hearing gurgling from your toilets or drains.
- If you notice wet spots over the weeping bed.
- If your drains are not draining.
Remember…
- Its also important to remember to not plant any trees or bushes around the weeping bed as the roots can grow into the system and cause blockages.
- Do not pour any oils or grease down the drain as they will harden in the tank and will cause blockages.
- Do not put any feminine products down the septic system. These will not break down and will pose a potential blockage issues.
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