Septic Services

A septic system is a very important part of what people are going to make the most important purchases in their lifetime. The ideal situation would be, to begin with, a new septic system and a new house and do the proper maintenance of the septic system to keep it in top condition.

The second best would be to know from the time the system was built on how septic system maintenance was performed. This is usually not possible for many reasons. When you implement a good maintenance plan, however, it can only help you.

Conroe Septic Tank has a lifetime it will work.  No matter which one you get. All septic systems have a lifetime, and it can be greatly extended by following these tips.

Septic system maintenance laundry space over the course of the week washing out laundry loads and washing only full loads. The laundry average load uses 47 gallons of water. One load per day on Saturday instead of seven loads makes a big difference to your septic system. Therefore, front loaders use less water than top-loading devices. Use liquid detergent laundry, preferably biodegradable and low phosphate detergent. Powdered laundry detergents use clay as a container. This clay can exacerbate solid build-up in the septic tank and possibly block the area of disposal. Using dryer sheets instead of liquid softener material.

Build low-use water fixtures to conserve water. An average family can reduce the amount of water entering the septic system by 20,000 gallons per year by installing showerheads, toilets, dishwasher and washing machines! It is possible to buy low-flow showerheads and toilets at nearby lumberyards. In better appliance stores, dishwasher saving water and washing machines can be purchased.

Cleaners and chemicals Minimize the number of household cleaners entering the septic system (bleach, harsh cleaners) and other potentially toxic materials. Do not use automatic toilet bowl cleaners for disinfecting, such as those that contain bleach or acid compounds. The constant slow release of these chemicals into the septic system kills the bacteria required for a septic tank to function properly.

Medicines. Never flush the toilet or drain with expired or unwanted prescriptions and over-the-counter drugs. Return unused or expired medications to a Drug Take-Back Day or some similar company to keep your septic working properly.

Outlet Screens are important to Mount in your tank. They generally sell from manufacturers around $100 to $200. Small floating particles and lightweight solids, such as skin, are trapped before they can enter the disposal area and cause trouble. Some models are also designed to capture grease that is suspended. The outlet window will have to be washed regularly. The homeowner or the septic specialist like Conroe Septic Pumping can do this.

Garbage Disposal. Make the choice to have your septic tank pumped more often if you use your garbage disposal. And, much better, skip your garbage disposal usage and recycle your kitchen scraps. Stay out of your septic systems kitchen greases, such as bacon fat and deep fryer oil. Your machine doesn’t easily break it down and can block your drain field. Research has shown that when a garbage disposal is used, the value of the septic tank is less due to its poorer condition.  Garbage disposal beats up your septic tank. It is the septic tank effluent quality that determines the septic system’s life.

Service Have your septic tank drained every two to three years according to a schedule. That method extends to all devices unless garbage disposal is accessible to the home and it is used more than sparingly. Based on the use of waste disposal, these facilities should be serviced every one to two years. No use of garbage disposal would be our recommendation. It is your choice to make; however, make the right decision for you and your septic system. Many tanks can need more regular pumping depending on age and use.  Follow the recommendations based on your septic system, the age of your system, and the number of people in your family using water in your home.

Septic tanks are a great way to manage your wastewater economically, Eco-friendly, and be completely independent of your sewage system. Septic tanks filter several hundred gallons of wastewater any given day per household. It’s important that there is a place for this water to go. It’s also important to have a system that removes, cleans, and filters it. From time to time, you will need to do septic maintenance on your septic tank. Septic maintenance will keep your system running efficiently and without problems. When a homeowner is unfamiliar with a septic system like I was, they may not know they need a septic professional to pump the tank or even that you need to clean the system. My neighbor informed me of the maintenance and glad he did. Otherwise, I may have waited too long and had a septic problem occur or incurred additional fees due to it being too full.

Septic Care

A septic tank needs to be tended too when septic scum reaches three inches from the outlet device. You will know this when you have your septic tank inspected. Septic professionals can let you know the depth measurements when they check the levels. They also look for any odors or groundwater sewage contamination. This may be more of concern for tanks that have been neglected as well as older tanks. Cracks can occur in older tanks causing this kind of problem. It is rather rare but something to be aware of. Another thing your septic professional can measure is the sludge layer. This is the top layer in the tank. When it reaches about one foot from the outlet, your Septic System will require a pumping service.

Septic Inspections

Having a septic come out to inspect your septic tank is important. It should be done annually to catch any problems before it’s a big problem. Septic inspections will catch full tanks, maintenance needs, and system failures. If they find your septic tank is full or has a septic tank failure, your septic professional will recommend septic tank pumping. Your septic tank technician will know your septic tank is failing if he sees any warning signs from a septic tank backup, slow draining fixtures, or gurgling sounds from your system. Even lingering odors, surfacing sewage, and wet spots in the drain field area are signs of a septic system failure. It’s important to catch these signs before it can cause significant damage. Irrefutable damage is when solids reach the drain field. That drain field is toast at that point. No amount of septic pumping will fix that. Don’t neglect your septic system. It’s important part of your home, so don’t wait till it’s too late to fix it.