Tips to Keep Your Septic System Running Efficiently

SepticSmart Week tips can be used year round! Here are a few things to remember at home to keep your septic system running efficiently:

Think before flushing or washing things down the drain: It’s important to know what can and can’t be flushed. Pretty much the only item that should go down the toilet besides waste is toilet paper (no tampons, facial tissues, wipes, etc..). It is best to avoid using a garbage disposal as many foods can throw off the bacterial make-up of the septic tank. Grease and oil can also be detrimental. Any type of household chemical is a no-no, including drain cleaners.

Protect Your Field: Keep the ground over your septic tank clear. Avoid parking vehicles or planting trees above your tank.

Regular Checkups: Getting your system regularly inspected is very important and often required by law. HIBLOW pumps are used in one type of onsite system called an ATU (aerobic treatment unit). Maintaining your HIBLOW septic air pump is essential to the health of your system as it is the heart of it. Make sure to check the filter (clean or replace) every 6 months. When the diaphragms inevitably rupture, rebuild, or replace the pump immediately to keep the aerobic bacteria alive and doing their job.

Use Water Efficiently: monitoring your water use can help reduce wear on your septic tank. Washing large loads of laundry, high-efficiency showerheads, and high-efficiency toilets helps reduce water waste.

Read the full article with tips from the EPA on our website! 

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