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Septic System Do's:
•Know the location of your septic tank
•Have your tank pumped out at least every 2 or 3 years
•Check your leach field for system failure
•Conserve water
Septic System Don'ts:
•Flush bulky waste or grease into your system
•Flush toxic materials into the system (paint thinner, gasoline, pesticides,
chlorine, drain cleaners)
•Allow vehicles, plantings, or livestock on the leach field
•Add commercial additives to your system
Septic System and the Tank Tips:
How often should I have my septic tank pumped?
Based on the number of bedrooms and occupants in the household, septic tanks
should be pumped every 2 to 3 years.
Can I have a garbage disposal?
Minimize or eliminate use of sink “disposal” units which grind up food wastes
and place a burden on your septic tank.
Do chemical additives added to the system help maintain good condition?
There are trillions of bacteria already present and provide all the digestion
needed. You are literally throwing money down the drain by using additives.
Can I build a pasture for my horse over the leach field?
Livestock (or vehicles) traveling over the leach field can compact the soil
and/or break pipes.
Why are the “candy cane” vent pipes necessary?
Vent pipes are a design function to allow air to properly flow through the leach
field.
What does it mean if I smell sewage?
A) Inside odor could possibly be caused p-trap in a sink, tub, shower or toilet.
B) Outside odor could indicate the start of a leach field failure (refer to our
Care & Maintenance information).
What does it cost to pump a septic tank?
Septic pumping and inspection depend on the size and location of the system.
What is the cost to replace a leach field?
Estimated costs to replace a residential leach field can amount to between
$6,000 and $12,000 depending on design.
There's a lot to know about the environment with regard to your septic system,
holding tank and governing organizations as well. Call the professionals at All-Out Septic
and Portables. We want to be your go-to company for all your septic system
needs!
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