Septic Systems
These are the warning signs of a failing or failed septic system:- Mushy ground or greener lawn in the area of the septic system.
- Sluggish drains in your home.
- Plumbing backups.
- Outdoor "sewage" odor.
- Gurgling sound in pipes or drains.
Maintaining
Your Septic Tank
A normal septic tank
should be cleaned every two years with ordinary use. If you have a
garbage disposal, your septic tank should be cleaned once a year.
Septic system maintenance means that
sludge that accumulates at the bottom of the tank must be cleaned
out periodically. There is no additive that you can put in the tank
that will deal with the sludge. It must be pumped. If it is not cleaned,
it will clog the system, which will then need replacement. A new septic
system is an enormous expense, not to mention the inconvenience and
time lost. Additives may be used for extending the life of leach fields,
but the septic tank should be cleaned for the removal of sludge and
solids.
