Pure Water is Healthy Water

Your septic tank is a holding tank that sits in your yard and is attached to the sewer drains in your home. The sewage that goes down the drains goes into this septic tank and is held there until it is pumped out, which typically happens every few years. If your septic tank has any issues, it's your responsibility to have it repaired. It's also your responsibility to have your septic tank maintained. What you put into your drains is your responsibility, and it can make a difference in how often you have to have your tank pumped out. Read on for some maintenance tips for your septic tank to ensure your tank is used properly and to prevent issues over time.

1. Promote Healthy Bacteria

Bacteria is actually good for your septic tank as it can help to eat up some of the particles, allowing for more room in your tank. If you kill off this good bacteria with household cleaners or drain-clearing products, it can kill them off and leave you with a full tank much quicker. You want to promote this healthy bacteria and you can do so by using organic cleaners and keeping other household products out of your drains. 

2. Skip On 2-Ply Toilet Paper

This one could be hard to part with, but it's necessary to prevent a buildup of toilet paper that doesn't dissolve quick enough in your tank. You should use a quick dissolvable toilet paper, or use a one-ply toilet paper instead. If your tank is very sensitive, you may be better off using RV toilet paper, which is very fast dissolving. This type of toilet paper may be found at camp stores or some hardware store.

3. Watch Your Drain Usage

Watch out for what else gets put into your drains. If you are putting a lot of grease or oils into your drains, they can harden in your tank and leave you needing to be pumped out much faster. Keep paint, oils and grease out of your septic tank. Also, remember not to put other things down your drains that can cause issues with your septic tank or clog drains themselves. 

Your septic tank requires maintenance, but if you don't know enough about this type of maintenance, you can hire a professional to help you with these things. To learn more, you can check out this weblink, http://sullivanseptic.net, or similar websites.