In some rural areas, septic tanks are used in the absence of large sewage facilities or sewer connections. But part of having a system like this comes also with the responsibility of septic tank cleaning. It would need maintenance in order for it to work properly. Septic cleaning isn’t such a difficult task. For most part it would only require minimal efforts and discipline on the owners side. To give some insights and tips on how to do septic tank leaning, tips are listed below.
- Avoid making the drainfield soggy by the rainwater. If the drainfield becomes soggy it would be harder to neutralize and absorb liquid waste. Plan how you will divert rainwater from sogging the drainfield.
- Refrain from disposing items into the toilet. These solid waste materials might be too bulky and clog the pipes in the septic tank. Likewise it would fill up the tank faster than it is capable of.
- Do not use too much heavy cleaners. These cleaners would kill bacteria in the tank that would prevent wastes to be decomposed.
- Don’t pour down grease in the drain. Grease that is poured from the drain will clog the drainfield thus making it hard for the soil to absorb waste water. If this problem occurs, a new drainfield might be needed.
- Hazardous chemicals should be avoided. Paint thinner, gasoline, varnish should be disposed properly because these might contaminate the groundwater and ruin the whole septic system.
- Regular maintenance should be performed. The solids accumulated in the tank should later on be pumped out. It is advisable for a family of four members who uses a 1,000-gallon tank to have it pumped after three to five years of usage. While it is also warned to never open the tank without the help or without the expertise of a professional. The gases and bacteria from the septic tank are dangerous.
