Your septic system isn’t only important to the comfort of your home; it’s also important to your family’s health as well. It’s even important to the health of your community as septic systems can affect groundwater for an entire area. Keeping your septic system running smoothly should be a top priority as a homeowner. Here are a few tips on how you can keep your system running without problems.

Get Regular Inspections

You shouldn’t ignore your septic system until there’s a problem. At that point, you’ve waited too late. According to the EPA, the average household system should be inspected at least every three years by a septic service professional. This is your first line of defense against big and expensive septic tank problems.

Get Regular Cleanings

Not only should your system be inspected regularly, but it should also be cleaned regularly as well. In our experience, most septic systems will need to be pumped every three to five years. Often, the system can be pumped at the same time that it’s inspected. If you have a very big household, you may need to have your system pumped more often. Keeping the system pumped regularly will help you avoid backups that can shut down the plumbing in your home and endanger the environment around your home.

Watch What You Flush

One of the most powerful things you can do to protect your septic system is to watch what you flush. The general rule is that the only thing that you should flush is toilet paper and what comes out of your body. Never flush diapers, sanitary products, non-flushable wipes, or other types of trash. This can clog up your pipes. These items also don’t break down naturally in the septic tank the same way that organic matter will. You need to monitor what gets flushed in order to keep a healthy tank.

Consider Septic Treatment

You will also want to talk with a septic service company about what types of septic treatment you could use to keep your system clean and running smoothly. There are several types of products on the market that encourage the growth of helpful bacteria in the septic tank. This good bacteria is what breaks down the organic matter quickly so that your tank works properly.

These are just a few tips you can use to keep your system running smoothly. If you’re in need of septic service professionals, please call CSI-Culley's Septic Inc today.