Can Septic Tanks Freeze? --YES!

As we enter the winter season and weather gets colder in Idaho, we need to make sure your septic tank is ready to handle the cold! 


Here are some common problems homeowners have run into with their septic tanks in the winter:

1) Frozen Ground - When winter sets in, along comes snow and ice. When the ground freezes,  it is difficult to dig into the ground to treat your septic tank. So have your septic tank looked at before the cold of winter sets in!

2) Holiday Overload - The winter months bring joyful holidays full of family, friends, and plenty of guests. When hosting people for the holidays, water usage increases with ever shower taken, dish washed, load of laundry cleaned, and toilet flushed. Some septic tanks may not be equipped to handle the sudden holiday overload, which is why it's important to spread out the water festivities this year! Schedule people certain days and times so not everyone is showering while Dad's doing a load of laundry. It may sound tedious, but having a staggered holiday water schedule could save your septic tank. 

3) Frozen Pipes - When a septic tank freezes over, the toilet is the first thing to go! And who wants a un-flushable toilet for the holidays? You might start noticing clogged drains. These drains are clogged with ice! The most common place for a freeze to occur is the pipe that connects the house to the septic tank, which could potentially cause damage to your home as well.

4) Vacation Vacancy - If you're going out of town for the winter holidays, make sure to have your septic tank pumped before you go, or have a friend or neighbor visit your home every once in while while you're away to run some water through the pipes. Regularly used septic systems generate heat which prevents your pipes from freezing. With dormant pipes, the residual water may
freeze the pipes over and potentially cause damage to your home and septic system. 

The best way to prevent all of these problems is to have ASAP Septic come treat your septic tank before it gets too cold! 

Call ASAP Septic today at 208) 991-7184 to have your septic tank treated before winter hits!

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