A Smelly Dilemma!
QwikBids sometimes gets calls for advice on many services. One of them recently was septic systems and maintenance, and since we didn’t really know much about it, we did what we usually do. We got in touch with professionals registered with QwikBids. Gosh we love our job!
Most folks living in rural areas typically have septic systems. The caller, Barbara, lived in such an area, and wanted to know what she could do to prevent expensive problems. She said her neighbor had to have the drain fields dug up, costing thousands of dollars. She wanted to avoid this problem by knowing if there were preventative measures. Well Barbara, there is!
There are a host of items to know, so lets start with the basics. The first is avoiding an over-load of your septic tank. This means using less water and can be achieved in a few ways. Make sure there are aerators on the faucets, the dishwasher is not used until full, reduce the amount of water used to flush the toilet, and adjust water levels for smaller loads of laundry. These tips will lower the amount of water flowing directly into the tank, and lessen the chance of having to get the tank pumped prematurely.
Another problem pointed out by our fine providers is that some believe it’s harmless to flush certain things down the toilet. To avoid clogging, don’t flush coffee grounds, feminine hygiene products, or cigarette butts. This is just a short list of items not to flush, so use common sense; dispose of these things properly.
An important element of septic systems is necessary bacteria. These bacteria break down solid waste into harmless water, which then flows to the drain fields. Harsh cleaners kill these bacteria and will slow the process needed to rid the tank of solids. It’s difficult to live without these cleaners, so unless necessary don’t use them, and if you do, use the smallest amount per project as possible. Many experts suggest a bacterial enzyme additive, such as Rid-X to maintain a level of bacteria needed to break down waste efficiently. It’s easy, and should be made part of septic preventative maintenance.
Finally, we asked about the maintenance schedule necessary when it comes time to have the tank pumped. Some of the answers varied, but most were standard. The majority of professionals in this field say a 1,000 gallon tank used by a family of four should be pumped every 3-5 years (with full time use).
Well Barbara, we hope we answered some of your questions. While it’s impossible to answer them all, keep in mind QwikBids has the best service providers there are to offer. If it’s a septic specialist you need, place a bid request. They’re able to give you the answers you need!
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