Let's Talk About Poop!

I know you are appalled that I would discuss such a thing and even more appalled that I would discuss this in public!  Well lets face it, we all poop, but what you need to be concerned about is where does the poop go once you flush the toilet!

Here's the Scoop on Poop:

If you have City Sewer, you are pretty much safe, unless you have trees or bushes over your sewer line.  Why be concerned...ROOTS...roots are a sewer lines worst enemy...it is a concern whether you have City Sewer or a Septic Tank!  Roots can grow into the line or break the line causing a major back up into your home...if you have a backup-GO TO THE NEAREST HOTEL, the smell is unbearable,

 

Believe it or not, some people LOVE the smell....Plumbers and Septic Tank Owners... for them it means $$$$$! May I suggest that you locate your sewer or repair lines and follow them to ensure nothing with roots has been planted on top of that line that could cause problems.  If you don't know where your lines are or where your Septic Tank is located (YIKES), just call your local Environmental Health Department, they should have a copy of a diagram and will be happy to send it to you.


If you have a Septic Tank...this is a must read!



Think of your Septic Tank as a car,every few thousand miles you have the oil changed to keep your car running, Septic Systems require the same thing, just not as often-unless you have a filter..that needs to be pulled out and cleaned every 6 months to one year,and that is a "do it yourself" item.  Imagine what the repair bill would be if you did not put oil in your car and the engine failed...same thing with a Septic System...if you don't maintain it and it fails you will be spending THOUSANDS of $$$$$$!

We are not experts in the field, but we know one-Jim Cornwell with Water Works, Inc. He has kindly provided a list of helpful tips to maintain your Septic System below.  If you want to know more or have questions, just visit:  http://waterworkinc.com

Tips for Maintaining Your Septic System

• Do not put too much water into the septic system; typical water use is about 50 gallons per day for each person in the family.
  
• Do not add materials (chemicals, sanitary napkins, applicators, and so on) other than domestic wastewater.
  
• Restrict the use of your garbage disposal.
  
• Do not pour grease or cooking oils down the sink drain.
• Install a watertight concrete riser over the septic tank to simplify access.
  
• Periodically have the solids pumped out of the septic tank.
  
• Maintain adequate vegetative cover over the drainfield.
  
• Keep surface waters away from the tank and drainfield.
  
• Keep automobiles and heavy equipment off the system.
  
• Do not plan any building additions, pools, driveways, or other construction work near the septic system or the  repair area 
• Clean your filter.