If your septic tank is made from metal, its service life is somewhat limited and is significantly less than plastic, fiberglass, or concrete-coated steel. If the tank is metal, and you do not know its age, we can inspect it and give you an estimate of how much longer you can expect it to perform.
Did you know that garbage disposal waste can actually destroy your septic system? Your septic system was designed to handle and process biological waste material, not food and other such materials. Chemical or excess organic waste material can compromise your septic tank and cause a system failure.
If you are installing or making improvements to your septic system, you are not restricted to a “one-size-fits-all” approach. There are several options available, and finding the one that fits the environmental conditions of your property and community is not difficult.
In all septic tanks, there's an inevitable buildup of indigestible sludge that has to be removed periodically to keep the system flowing effectively. Too much sludge can clog pipes and result in a system failure.
If your septic system uses a grinder pump, septic pump, or sewage ejector pump, even tiny, seemingly innocuous items like dental floss and cotton swaps can cause the motor to burn out, damage the impeller, and other expensive damage.
One way to increase the life of your septic system is by working to conserve water in your home. This is important, as excessive water can cause solids to flow into the drainfield and end up clogging the system.
