Tips to Help Your Septic System Survive During COVID-19

COVID-19 has impacted the world in many ways, some obvious, others not so obvious. With children being out of school and adults home all day due to job loss or telework, your septic system is being used more than ever. Below are a few tips to help your septic system survive the COVID-19 pandemic.

1)                 Conserve water when possible. There are several ways to save water. Things like alternating the days you do laundry with the days you run the dishwasher, or flushing the toilet only when there are solids or every other time can help keep your septic tank from filling too quickly and taxing the system.

2)                 ONLY flush toilet paper. NEVER flush things like paper towels, napkins, tissues, Clorox wipes, sanitary products, and “flushable” wipes. That goes for all the time.

3)                 Stop using your garbage disposal. If you absolutely have to use it, use it as little as possible. Pieces of food from garbage disposals get into your septic tank and add sludge.

4)                 Throw hair in the garbage. If you shave, bathe your pets, or trim your hair and typically wash the hair down the sink, stop. Instead, wipe up the hair and throw it into the trash.

5)                 Use septic tank safe cleaners. Whenever possible, use natural cleaners and homemade disinfectants such as vinegar, lemon juice, and baking soda for your windows, shower, oven, floors and carpet. If you must use chemicals, there are plenty of septic-friendly toilet bowl, shower, bathroom, kitchen, and other household cleaning products on the market. Do a web search for the best cleaners for septic systems.

6)                 Pay attention to your septic system. Watch for signs that your tank needs emptying. If you haven’t had one in a while, you might want to schedule an inspection to make sure your system is functioning properly. At the very least, you will want to schedule septictank pump and clean out services more frequently. Under normal circumstances, we recommend pumping your tank every 2-5 years. With everyone now at home, the strain on your septic system is much greater.

Be sure to schedule your septic service to avoid costly problems later.


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