Most people rarely think about how and where their sewage will decompose when they are building a new house. Failure to carefully consider the important matter of septic tank installation could lead to a potentially smelly and disgusting sewage problem; the right systems have to be put in place. As soon as you begin putting up your house, it is important that you ask the contractor about the appropriate sewage system for your neighborhood. There are areas where septic tank installation is not allowed because they have different waste disposal methods; a qualified contractor should be able to advice you accordingly.

1. There are very few homeowners who ever remember the importance of regular
septic tank maintenance; doing so is a good practice that helps in
preventing sewage backup, overflow as well as helping in the prevention of
related health hazards. In the ideal sense, septic tank draining should be
done every three to four years. This is normally a manageable procedure
that is provided by septic pumping companies. As a homeowner, your
responsibility is to learn the way the entire system works so you can
notice a problem as soon as it occurs. Nipping problems in the bud ensures
a hassle free operation. There are several things you need to know
regarding septic maintenance.

2. • PREVENTIVE MEASURES: AVOID OVERLOADING THE SYSTEM BY USING WATER SPARINGLY; YOU WANT TO
AVOID USING A WASHING MACHINE OR DISHWASHER WHEN SOMEONE ELSE IS RUNNING THE SHOWER. YOU
SHOULD ALSO MAKE SURE THAT FOOD REMNANTS ARE NOT DUMPED DOWN THE DRAIN BECAUSE THEY WILL
DEFINITELY CLOG UP THE TANK. THE OTHER ASPECT OF PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE IS DRAIN CLEANING
BUT WHILE AT IT, YOU MUST AVOID USING TOXIC CLEANERS OR POURING GREASES AND OILS INTO THE
SYSTEM AS WELL. IT IS ALSO IMPORTANT TO AVOID EMPTYING ANY TYPE OF DEBRIS INTO THE DRAINAGE;
SUCH THINGS AS DIAPERS, TISSUES, CONDOMS OR CIGARETTE BUTTS WILL DEFINITELY SLUDGE YOUR
SEPTIC TANK. ALWAYS ENSURE THAT SEPTIC TANK PUMPING IS DONE REGULARLY.
• TOO MANY DETERGENTS: UNKNOWN TO MOST PEOPLE, THE EXCESSIVE USE OF DETERGENTS OR CLEANERS HAS
A NEGATIVE IMPACT ON SEPTIC TANKS. THIS IS BECAUSE THE CHEMICALS USED IN THE PRODUCTS WILL
KILL SOME IMPORTANT BACTERIA THAT ARE FOUND INSIDE THE TANK; THIS BACTERIUM HELPS IN THE BIO
DIGESTION OF WASTE. WHEN DOING SEWAGE TREATMENT YOU NEED TO CHOOSE THE PRODUCTS YOU ARE
USING CAREFULLY; ENZYME BASED PRODUCTS ARE USUALLY THE BEST TO USE BUT THEY SHOULD ALSO BE
USED SPARINGLY.

3. • KEEP ROOTS AWAY: YOU SHOULD AVOID HAVING TREES AND SHRUBS GROWING AROUND
THE DRAIN FIELD BECAUSE THEIR DEEP ROOTS ARE LIKELY TO CLOG THE SYSTEM.
YOU SHOULD ALSO ENSURE THAT ALL SPOUTS OUTSIDE THE HOME ARE DIRECTED AWAY
FROM THE SEPTIC TANK’S DIRECTION TO PREVENT FLOODING.
• AWARENESS: YOU MUST ALSO AVOID HAVING ANY STRUCTURES BUILT ON TOP OF THE
DRAIN FIELD AND YOU SHOULD ALSO NOT PARK YOUR CAR ABOVE IT BECAUSE THE
COMPRESS THE SOIL AND PREVENT PROPER DRAINAGE. A REGULAR PROGRAM OF DRAIN
CLEANING WILL ALSO PREVENT THE DRAIN FROM BACKING UP, THE BEST WAY TO
MAINTAIN YOUR SEWER LINE IS BY MAINTAINING CLEANLINESS IN THE SURROUNDING
AREA; PREVENTION IS BETTER THAN CURE.

4. Most people rarely think about how and where their sewage will decompose when
they are building a new house. Failure to carefully consider the important
matter of septic tank installation could lead to a potentially smelly and
disgusting sewage problem; the right systems have to be put in place. As soon
as you begin putting up your house, it is important that you ask the
contractor about the appropriate sewage system for your neighborhood. There
are areas where septic tank installation is not allowed because they have
different waste disposal methods; a qualified contractor should be able to
advice you accordingly.

5. Once you are armed with the correct type of information, you need to contact a septic
tank installation service to ask about their fees and costs. Once you are in agreement
you can consider the rest of the work done. It is important to deal with a reputable
firm that will give you the right kind of septic tank because it determines that
amount of sewage you may decompose. On the other hand, if you live in an old house or
are buying one, make sure that the septic tank is checked and whether it needs to
fixed or corrected. Contact a septic tank installation company to discuss your case as
it may be.
For people dealing with old houses, it is paramount to check the existing septic
system to see where there are any issues that may cause you trouble later on;
sometimes the best solution would be a replacement of the entire system is fixing the
existing problems is deemed too pricey. Even though replacing a septic system is an
expensive undertaking, sometimes you have to bear the burden in order to enjoy the
convenience. Always ensure that your septic system doesn’t back up because that is a
recipe for disaster that could have been easily avoided.

6. Your best insurance when it comes to avoiding septic system troubles is
having the basic knowledge of how these systems actually operate. The good
news is that you can easily search the internet for information on how the
system works and therefore have some thorough understanding on what you need
to do to accomplish proper septic maintenance. When you have a good system
that is maintained regularly, it should be able to last several years. Avoid
the mistake of waiting until there is septic trouble at your doorstep so that
you can take action. Your septic tank needs to remain in good working order
so that waste and sewage is decomposed safely and effectively and of course
avoid septic disaster.