October 12th, 2012 ?|? Published in plumbing
Plumbing tips aren?t hard to come by, but plumbing tips from the experts are. Mr. Rooter? Plumbing has dedicated the space below to answering your questions with knowledge that comes from years of experience.
WEEKLY TIP: Maintaining Your Septic Tank
One of the most important parts of septic tank maintenance is septic tank cleaning. Septic tanks do not automatically empty solid waste. The solids rest at the bottom of the tank, and an additional ?scum layer? forms as the water moves through the system from the sewer line plumbing to the tank and out to the drainfield. These solids will need to be emptied at least once every three years or so, but if you have a garbage disposal you may need to empty it more often. Use these guidelines to help determine how often you should empty the tank:
? The storage volume of your septic tank
? The amount of waste water you generate per day, per person
? The volume of solid waste from garbage disposals and toilets per day
Garbage disposals often double the amount of solids in your septic tank. You should also be careful to use only septic-approved toilet paper in your system. Never pour oil or grease into drains as they can damage your system and make septic tank cleaning more difficult.
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