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For homes that have no connection to the main sewer system, septic tanks are a necessary component of a sewage system for a home's and community’s hygiene needs. Septic tanks remove wastewater from the house, break the waste with the help of the microorganisms, and eventually dispose of the effluent into a nearby drainage field. Every fixture inside the home is connected to the septic system; therefore, they carry a heavy load. As a result, they must be maintained properly by septic tank cleaning and by utilizing the right maintenance tips. Unfortunately a lot of homeowners don’t know the things that should or should not go down their drains. By pouring the incorrect substances, the microorganisms inside the tank that are essential for the proper functioning of the tank can be killed, and the tank cannot do its job. So, we have prepared this guide for you.

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Bleach

The most detrimental liquid for your septic system is bleach. Obviously, the number one choice of most of us when it comes to cleaning surfaces in your house might be bleach. But it can also harm your drains, degrade the inside walls of your septic tank, and kill the bacteria inside the tank that allows for the waste to be degraded. Overall, it makes your septic system really weak, and you should avoid pouring bleach down any drain.

Oil

Most of us are tempted to simply pour the oil after we’re done frying on the stove. However, this is a very harmful behavior to both your pipes overall as well as your septic system. Unfortunately, the liquid grease you pour down the drain doesn’t always stay that way; it solidifies. As a result, clogs are formed in both your pipes and in your septic system, and you might need septic tank repair.

Paint

The bacteria in the tank will be suffocated if paint or paint thinner gets into a septic system, which will cause solid waste to build up. You might end up calling a reliable septic company for septic tank pumping.

Medicine

If you have a septic system, you should never flush down pharmaceuticals. They have different pH values that can seriously disrupt the ecosystem inside the tank and result in its failure. They can also contaminate the groundwater if it seeps out of the septic tank. So, please read the correct ways to dispose of a certain medicine instead of flushing it down the toilet.

Hydrochloric Acid

Some people use hydrochloric acid to help unclog their sewer systems. However, this is an extremely dangerous chemical to keep around and use; it can significantly harm your pipes and your septic system, and its fumes can harm people if inhaled.

Reliable Septic Services

If you encounter problems with your septic tank, the experts at New Era Plumbing & Septic will gladly assist you with septic tank installation. We are recognized as a reliable company in your area, and we would be happy to help you with any septic system issues. Our main goal is to make you happy, and we will do everything in our ability to assist you. Contact us right now to find out more.

29/Sep/2024

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