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How Your Septic System Works
There are four main components in an average
septic system. These are the pipe running from the house, the septic
tank, a drain field and the soil.
Alternative Soils
or Drain Field Types
As some parts of the country do not have
suitable soil for wastewater treatment you may need to look into other
types of systems.
Locating Your Septic
System
You should make it a point of knowing the
exact location of your septic tank and drain field in case of
emergencies.
Why Do I Need to
Maintain My System?
Septic systems are one of the most important
systems in your home as it will control and eliminate waste and waste
water.
Health and
Environment
In the United States almost a fourth of the homes use septic systems
with more than 4 billion gallons of wastewater per day entering the
ground.
Proper Care and
Maintenance of Your Septic System
A typical septic system should be inspected
every 3 years by a professional and you should have your tank pumped as
recommended by the inspector (typically every 3 to 5 years depending on
your household water use).
Septic System
Inspection Checklist
When having your septic system inspected be sure the following items
are completed.
Water Use and Your Septic
System
The average indoor water use of a typical
family is almost 70 gallons of water per day per person.
Water
Conservation Ideas
Simple and easy steps to take to help you
conserve water in your home.
What Shouldn't Go Down the
Drain
It is important that you realize the
importance of not adding anything to your septic system that does not
need to go there.
The Care &
Maintenance of Your Drain Field
You can help control or eliminate flooding in your
drain field by keeping excess water away from it.
Septic System Failure and
It's Causes
There are a couple of things that can cause
failure of your septic system.
Signs of Failure,
What to look for.
There will be some telltale signs to look
for if you think you may be experiencing septic tank failure.
Failures and Their Causes
Aside from the basic causes of septic system failure such as excessive
water flow, there are other physical aspects that can cause system
failures.
Design and
Installation
When designing your septic system it is very
important to consult with a specialist and get soil samples taken
Importance of a Good Septic Tank Design
Before you design your new house, first hire a good septic designer to
do the soil tests and design the drain field!
How to Maintain Your Septic System
Once you understand it, maintenance on your septic system is pretty
easy!
Maintenance Tips for Your Septic System
Easy to follow tips and guidelines for keeping your septic system in
good working condition.
More Information
For more information about septic system care, maintenance and health
codes.
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