Septic systems are a safe, effective and efficient way to dispose of wastewater from homes without public sewer service. Typically used in rural areas, they can help reduce the amount of waste sent to landfills and can prevent sewage from entering waterways where it could impact the health of the environment and human beings. However, septic system owners must keep in mind that they need to perform regular maintenance on the system to ensure it works correctly. The National Onsite Wastewater Recycling Association (NOWRA) provides a septic tank pumping and inspection guide that can be helpful for homeowners.
Well pump repair removes solid waste and sludge from the septic tank to prevent clogs, backups and system failure. This is especially important for households that use a lot of water because the more wastewater enters the septic system, the more solid waste accumulates in the tank.
How to Tell When Your Septic Tank Needs Pumping
A septic tank should be inspected by a professional every 3-5 years to ensure that the sludge and scum levels are not too high. In addition, homeowners should also regularly have their septic system drain field checked to make sure it is properly filtering the wastewater that passes through it.
Homeowners can help lower the load on their septic system by using water efficiently and fixing leaky fixtures. Using less water reduces the amount of wastewater that enters the septic system, which makes it operate more efficiently. People can also protect their septic system by keeping trees and other long-rooted plants away from the absorption field, and avoiding driving or parking vehicles or equipment on top of the septic tank or other components of the system.
Phillips Plumbing, Wells, & Septic
471 Fred King Rd, Hartwell, GA 30643
(706) 376-3422