If you are home owner, then use the septic system for waste disposal, there
are some things that you should know. The frequency of Septic Tank Services is determined primarily by the size of the
septic tank and the amount of waste material being processed. Since more than
liquid waste is processed by the system, I thought I would devote a little time
to the discussion of the solid material that goes into these systems. It is
important to know what should and what should not go into them.
Solid Material Amount
one of the determining factors for the frequency of Septic tank services is the amount of Solid Waste Removal that is going into your system. The more solid material that collects at the bottom of the tank, the less room there is in the tank for liquids to be processed. And, the solid material decomposes to some degree but will build up as sludge that needs to be removed to provide appropriate processing space.
So, how do you
limit the amount of solid waste going into your system? Here are some tips for
controlling this material.
Limit the use of
garbage disposal. Garbage disposal actually double the amount of solid waste in
your system and require more frequent pumping.
Do not use too
much water. (A good limit is 50 gallons per person per day.)
Do not add Small
equipment such as facial tissues, hygiene products, or cigarette butts to
wastewater.
Do not pour
cooking oils or grease down the drain.
Maintain a grass
or other vegetative covering over the drain field.
There are some
things that absolutely should not be
put into your septic system.
Cooking grease
Cooking grease, oils or fats should be placed in a container and put in
household garbage that will be disposed of at your local land fill. Pesticides,
paints, paint thinners, solvents, disinfectants and other household chemicals
are toxic substances that threaten ground water quality. They may also kill the
microorganisms that help purify the sewage. For information on safe disposal of
these chemicals, contact the county office of your local Cooperative Extension
Service.
If you do your part in controlling what goes into your system, then you
will help your Septic
tank Services Company provide
more efficient service to keep your system operating safely and efficiently
with lower repair and replacement costs. Visit our Alpha Environmental Services website [http://www.alphaenviro.net/] for Drain
field repairs.
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