October 2016 - Septic Genie

Conserving water in your home is one of the best things you can do for your septic system.

Using too much water in your home can quickly overload your septic system. The excess water will dilute the good bacteria in your system, making it more difficult to break down the solids inside. Overloaded septic systems can also back up into your home, leading to water damage. That is why a big part of septic tank care is minimizing the amount of water you use in your home. Here are a few water conservation tips to help you do just that:

#1. Install low-flow plumbing fixtures.

Every time you flush the toilet, turn on the tap or take a shower, you are using water. What if there was a way to save water without changing the way that you use it? With low-flow plumbing fixtures, you can do just that. These fixtures use a lot less water than their traditional counterparts, but they work just as well!

#2. Don’t wait to fix leaks.

You lose money with every drop of water that drips out of a leaking faucet, toilet or pipe, and it can add up quickly. Not only is fixing leaks important for protecting your pocketbook and your septic system, it also helps to prevent your pipes from freezing come winter.

#3. Stop prewashing your dishes.

Many people wash their dishes before they put them in the dishwasher. This uses a lot of extra water and doesn’t accomplish much of anything except wasted time. If your dishwasher is old and doesn’t clean the dishes properly, it might be time to purchase a new one.

Stay tuned for our next blog for more water conservation tips.

To avoid causing problems in your septic system, follow this tip and the others in this blog.

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Fall is here, and winter will be here before you know it. Is your septic system ready for the winter?

No one is a huge fan of the cold, and your septic system is no exception. Your septic system faces many unique challenges over the winter, and if you want to make sure that you can rely on it all winter long, you need to prepare it for the cold weather ahead. In our last septic tank care blog, we went over a couple of tips to help you prepare your septic system for the winter. Here are a couple more things you should do:

#1. Clear away leaves and other debris.

Falling leaves and the other remnants of fall, such as twigs, branches, etc., should be cleared away from your septic system. Try to keep the areas around the leach field and septic cover clear. This is a good idea so that your septic system can easily be accessed in case of an emergency.

#2. Move heavy equipment away from your septic system.

Any vehicles, riding lawnmowers or other heavy equipment should be parked well away from your septic system. Parking heavy equipment and vehicles near the drainfield area, pipes or tank could compact the soil near the system or cause damage to the pipes.

#3. Get your septic system insulated.

The bacteria that is responsible for breaking down solids in your septic system depends on a stable environment. If it gets cold enough, the bacteria could drastically slow down and, in some cases, it could even die, causing the solids in your septic system to build up. Your main line or septic tank could also freeze. Proper insulation can help to prevent freezing and protect the good bacteria inside your septic system. To insulate, simply allow an extra six inches of grass to grow over the top of your entire septic system, including the drain field and connecting pipes.