Many new homeowners have to learn how to care for a septic tank. A septic system is self-contained and used where there is no public sewer. The key to living with a septic tank is finding a good contractor to service it. The system should be inspected regularly and pumped out every three years. The system is made up of a large tank that is buried underground. It is connected to the house by a series of pipes, leading to and from the tank.
The system contains helpful bacteria that breaks down waste in the tank. Waste is changed into liquid and gas. Liquid leaves the tank through a pipe and goes into the drain field. Bacteria in the drain field removes more waste and the extra water goes into the soil. To keep the system operating properly, one needs septic pumping in Port Orchard WA. If the tank gets too full, bacteria builds up. Sometimes, solid waste backs up into the home through bathtub drains and toilets. Contact Northwest Septic Operation & Maintenance for an inspection to extend the life of the system.
Homeowners need to do several things to keep the system in good working order. First, be careful how much water is used. Gray water from the washing machine goes through the septic tank. Therefore, one needs to do smaller loads of laundry, on a couple of different days. Doing loads and loads of clothes on one day is not a good idea. Further, make sure rainwater does not flood the drain-field. Place gutters and other drains to divert water away from the drain-field.
Likewise, never plant trees near the septic system. Tree roots will grow and infiltrate the system, causing a great deal of damage. Finally, be careful what goes into the toilet. Kitty litter, coffee grounds, cigarettes and many other things should not go in the toilet. They are not biodegradable and stop up the system. As a result, the homeowner will need septic pumping in Port Orchard WA before three years. Additionally, garbage disposals should not be used with septic tanks. Ask the contractor about helpful advice on maintaining the system.
