4 Things You Never Knew About Your Septic System by The Best Septic Tank Cleaning Greenville SC
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4 Things You Never Knew About Your Septic System by The Best Septic Tank Cleaning Greenville SC
The more you understand about your septic system, the better you can maintain it. Sure, it can be pretty disgusting, but it also does an important job. Your septic system is your home’s most expensive utility which works round the clock to break down waste and safely filter water back into the ground. Today, we’re sharing a few things you might not know about the inner workings of your hard working septic tank! Keep reading to learn more or contact us today to request a quote for your next septic service.
Your Septic System is Like a Really Gross Layer Cake
Yep – a really gross layer cake. Inside your septic tank are three layers: Heavy solids such as human waste and food scraps drop to the bottom and become “sludge.” Lighter waste such as hair and grease form a floating layer of “scum,” and the liquid left in the middle is known as “effluent.” After a few days in the tank, that middle layer is treated by naturally present bacteria found in our waste and eventually, the broken-down waste finds its way out to your drain field, where it gets absorbed into the soil.
Sludge is the thick dark stuff that can harden over time and become a real issue if you don’t have you tank serviced regularly. If you do a lot of cooking, grease can make your sludge situation even worse. This is why we recommend having your tank pumped out every 2-4 years.
There Are "Good" Bacteria in Your Septic System
The naturally occurring bacteria in our wastewater helps to break down solids and “sludge,” but a typical septic tank can contain more than 100 chemical pollutants that are a danger to that naturally occurring bacteria. This doesn’t mean you can’t sanitize your sink or scrub your toilets, but we highly recommend using septic-safe cleaning products to avoid stripping your tank of the natural bacteria it needs.
Septic System Additives Can Help Keep Things Flushing Smoothly
Not only is a septic system additive part of a smart routine maintenance plan, it offers a variety of benefits that can save you money in the long run! Adding a septic additive to your system once a month restores the good worker bacteria and enzymes to counteract the effects of household disinfectants. Our additive makes it easy to maintain a clean and sanitized home environment as well as a healthy bacteria population in your septic tank. When your system is working as it should a backup is unlikely and you won’t be charged additional fees for heavy solids disposal during your regular pumping.
You'd Be Amazed at What People Put Down their Drain
Grease, hair, wipes, goldfish, sour cream, paint, yeast, diapers. You name it we’ve seen it! The best thing you can do to care for your septic system? Don’t put things down it that don’t belong there! And have it serviced regularly. We recommend every 2-4 years.
Not sure when your tank was last pumped out? Contact us to request a site visit and we’ll gladly evaluate your system and offer our professional recommendations. We’ve been providing affordable and professional septic service in Greenville SC for over a decade.
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