Maintain Your Septic System

Septic tanks are a must if you live in an area without a pre-existing system provided by the city. These concrete or fiberglass tanks help pump out all the used up water in your home and separate the wasted liquids from the solids. Your septic system will require some care, so here are some things to keep in mind to keep your septic tank pumping. Inspect The more you keep up with the maintenance, the less you'll have to do with your septic system on a larger scale. Simple things like calling in a professional a few times a year will greatly increase the life of your septic system and save you time and money on replacing it. Pump If you're a family of six, you'll need to pump your septic tank more than a family of four. The more people that live in your house, the more water circulated — all the toilet flushes can really add up. If you're a bigger household, having it pumped five times a year should be adequate to maintain your system. If you're a smaller household, pumping it three time a year should do you good. Landscape Septic systems stay underground, but you want to be mindful about your landscaping since that's the area where your water is getting treated. Grass is a great coverall for septic systems. You'll want to stay away from planting near your reserve area — water waste isn't great for fertilizing your shrubbery.