{"id":268,"date":"2023-11-02T08:10:48","date_gmt":"2023-11-02T08:10:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dallasgaplumbers.com\/?p=268"},"modified":"2023-11-02T08:10:48","modified_gmt":"2023-11-02T08:10:48","slug":"how-to-maintain-a-healthy-septic-system","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dallasgaplumbers.com\/articles\/how-to-maintain-a-healthy-septic-system\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Maintain A Healthy Septic System"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If your home has a septic system then you should be aware of the maintenance schedule that is needed to keep it running smoothly. If you just purchased your first home with a septic system then it&#8217;s important that you know how to maintain that system so that you don&#8217;t end up with a costly bill if that system were to fail in some way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Do I Keep My Septic System Healthy?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This following schedule should ensure that you avoid any major sewage backups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If your household includes 4 people or less, then you should have your septic tank inspected every 4 years.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If your household includes 5 people or more then you should have your septic tank inspected every 2 years.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you use your&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.atlantisplumbing.com\/articles\/can-you-have-a-garbage-disposal-with-septic-system\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">garbage disposal<\/a>&nbsp;several times a day &#8211; have your septic tank inspected every 2 years.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your sewer lines should be cleaned out every 18 &#8211; 22 months.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your septic tank should be pumped out and cleaned every 3 &#8211; 5 years.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You&#8217;ll also want to follow these following recommendations as well to keep your septic tank as healthy as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use septic safe toilet paper which should be biodegradable.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use low phosphorous liquid detergents<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avoid using chemical drain cleaners<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avoid putting non-biodegradable food items in your garbage disposal.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.atlantisplumbing.com\/articles\/what-not-to-put-in-garbage-disposal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Here&#8217;s a list of what NOT to put down your garbage disposal.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is It Hard To Maintain A Septic Tank?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>No, it really is not difficult to maintain a septic tank &#8211; as long as you follow the recommendations we listed above.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just like anything else in home maintenance &#8211; it&#8217;s important to keep up with a maintenance schedule in order to avoid possible problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course &#8211; septic tanks can have problems and knowing what they can be can help you to avoid them and of course identify them if they occur.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.atlantisplumbing.com\/articles\/common-septic-tank-problems\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">8 common problems<\/a>&nbsp;that septic tanks generally have:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Clogs and Leaks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Infiltration of roots from trees or plants<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Human errors when digging<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Excess water in the tank<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Non biodegradables in the tank<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Too much detergent<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Harsh chemicals<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Long Will A Well Maintained Septic System Last?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A well maintained septic tank can last many years. But it also depends on the material that the tank is made of..<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Steel tanks last 20 &#8211; 30 years<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Plastic tanks last 30 &#8211; 40 years<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Concrete tanks last 40 years or more<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any questions about septic systems, call Atlantis Plumbing today at&nbsp;<a href=\"tel:+17704438229\">770-443-8229<\/a>. We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If your home has a septic system then you should be aware of the maintenance schedule that is needed to keep it running smoothly. 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