Keeping Your City A Little Cleaner

If your new home is being built with a septic system, and you're new to septic care, there are a few things you'll need to know. One of them is that you should avoid using your toilet as a trash can. Flushing things like baby wipes, tampons, and facial tissues can cause serious harm to your septic system. Another thing you'll need to know is that your septic system will need routine maintenance. The most important thing you can do is have your septic tank emptied at least once every three to five years.

However, there's a good reason why you should get in the habit of having it serviced once every three years. The last thing you want is to encounter septic issues while you're trying to adjust to the new system. Here are three important reasons why you should schedule your septic maintenance.

Gets You On a Workable Schedule

If you've never dealt with a septic system before, it might be difficult to remember the maintenance schedule. Arranging to have your septic tanks emptied once every three years will allow you to get on a workable schedule. You won't need to worry about monitoring your water use or keeping track of the problem signs. You'll just need to mark it in your calendar for once every three years. That way, your septic system is serviced before any problems can arise. 

Reduces Chances of Overflows

You might not realize this, but if you don't provide your septic system with the right maintenance, there's a good chance it could overflow. This is particularly true if you wait too long to have it emptied. Unfortunately, when septic systems overflow, most of the sewage will come up in two places. First, it will back up into your bathtubs. Next, it will back up into your yard. That means, you'll end up with bathtubs filled with raw human waste, and yards filled with smelly brown sewage water. That's the last thing you want to have happen in your new home. Getting in the habit of having your septic system serviced once every three years will reduce the chances of those nasty overflows. Contact a company ASAP, like Mr Bob, if you have an overflow and need repairs done.

Prevents Septic Issues from Being Overlooked

When it comes to keeping your septic system running smoothly, those service calls are often your first line of defense. That's because the service technicians will do more than simply empty the septic tanks. They'll also inspect the main septic lines and check your seepage pit to make sure it's draining properly. Not only that, but they'll also inspect the lids to make sure they're not damaged. Those service calls and inspections help prevent septic issues from being overlooked.