Buying a Home with a Septic Tank? Here's What You Need to Know

With the increasingly competitive housing market that Boise, Meridian and Eagle Idaho have been experiencing over the past year, potential homeowners are realizing that their ability to be picky in a home is diminishing. While the presence of a septic tank in a home might have scared many away a few years ago, in the day and age home buyers will take what they can get. 

Owning a home with a septic tank may seem overwhelming to you now, but once you understand how to maintain your septic tank there really is no need to worry. In fact, septic tanks actually have some advantages over being hooked up to the city sewage line: 

  • Avoiding fees: While it may seem easier to be hooked up to a city sewer line, it doesn't necessarily mean it will be any less expensive. Monthly fees also tend to increase over the years, meaning that you will be having to pay government fees for your sewage line as long as you live in your home. On the other hand, when you have a septic tank on your property, it can last for 25-50 years (if properly maintained). Costs include routine septic tank inspections, cleanings and maintenance, but these are only require every 1-5 years. 
  • Longer lasting: If professionally installed and well-maintained, your septic system can last up to 50 years. Getting your septic tank pumped every 1-3 years and committing to regular maintenance can contribute to the longevity and health of your septic tank and entire septic system. 


Of course, there are some disadvantages of having a septic system. But in the housing market, more and more people are willing to work with the cons in order to get the house of their dreams.  Here are a few tips on how to work with the disadvantages of a sewer system: 
  1. Have a flushing rule: Let your family and guests know early on that absolutely nothing besides toilet paper can be flushed down your toilet. Printing out a small list and putting it near sinks or toilets can be helpful and will help you to avoid having to do a septic tank repair. This includes paper towels, tampons, sanitary napkins, cotton balls, kitty litter, Clorox wipes, “flushable” wipes, household chemicals, and oils. 
  2. Create a water schedule: It will be easier to conserve water and put less wear on your septic system to space out the days where you and your family use a lot of water. Schedule laundry days on the opposite days you give the kids a bath. Run the dishwasher in the mornings only and leave the evening for showering. It is a big adjustment that can make a big difference for your septic system, energy bills and the environment. 
  3. Keep a professional on call that you can trust: When it comes to septic tank maintenance, pumping and cleaning, you'll want to hire a professional rather than try to do any of it yourself. Our talented technicians at ASAP Septic can handle the hazardous materials of your septic tank so that you don't have to. We also offer septic tank and drain line locating services! 


Owning a home with a septic system doesn't have to be overwhelming. With the right amount of maintenance and regular professional septic tank help, it can be well worth it to have a septic tank. Call ASAP Septic today at 208-991-7184 today to see how we can help you get to know your new septic tank! 


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