There are many homes that use a septic tank for their waste. However, there are many homeowner who have no idea how to properly care for their septic tank or when to get their septic tank pumped. This is especially true for homeowners who recently purchased a home and have never had a septic tank before. Understanding how to care for your septic tank and knowing when to call a Septic pumping Bonney Lake WA company is a must for anyone with a septic tank.
When Buying a Home with a Septic Tank
If you’re buying a home with septic tank, you need to make it a requirement of your contract with the previous owners that they provide a list of the times that the septic tank was pumped. In addition, you need to know the size of the septic tank and whether it has an effluent disposal system.
Keep Out the Trash and Chemical
Another thing that you need to be aware of is what’s allowed in your septic tank to keep it functioning correctly. Just because something says it’s flushable on the label doesn’t mean it can go into your septic tank. Never flush non-biodegradable items down the toilet. What’s more, many chemical can cause damage to your septic tank so only clean with septic tank approved cleaning fluids.
Know When to Pump the Tank
The size of your tank as well as the size of your family will determine how often you need to have your tank pumped. There is no hard and fast rule for every septic tank. For example, if you have a family of five with a 500 gallon septic tank, then you many need to have a Bonney Lake Septic pumping service some every year. However, the same sized family with a 2500 gallon tank can have the tank pumped ever 5 years. This is why it’s so important to know what size tank you have in your yard.
Taking care of your septic tank can prolong its life. What’s more, this can prevent sewage backing up into your home, which can not only be dirty, but can be hazardous to your health as well.
