Common Examples of Repairs and Septic Tank Maintenance Products for the Home

As a homeowner, it is important to take care of every aspect of the place you live. This applies to everyday cleaning, sure, but it also means digging a little deeper. 

One of the most important systems within the home that you’ll need to maintain is the septic system. Responsible for disposing all of the home’s wastewater and treating it before it becomes groundwater, a septic system cannot (and should not) be ignored. 

Since many people across the country have been home more often for the last two months (or more) it is understandable that septic systems are being ‘taxed’. This isn’t a bad thing, but it’s something that cannot be ignored – and should be taken seriously. 

Functions of the Septic System 

To understand how to best maintain the septic tank and system, you’ll need to know exactly what it does. Septic services may be needed when there is an issue with one (or more) of the following. 

• Water leaking or pooling into the lower level of the home or outdoors
• A foul smell in the home or near the drain field
• Mushy or sunken ground in the drain field; standing water in a specific area
• Broken or worn out pieces of the system (septic tank lids and covers, pumps, pipes, the tank itself)
• Backups into the home

 

Any one of these issues is cause for concern for homeowners, but when more than one thing goes wrong? It’s time to call in septic tank service providers for real help.

 

Examples of Septic Tank Repairs

Like with all other systems, there are simple repairs and more in-depth ones that may be needed for your septic system. The overall goal for this system is to ensure it works efficiently for as long as possible. To do this? Septic service providers recommend keeping an eye on it. 

First, a septic system is designed to work for many years. Some systems will need only minor repairs and maintenance for up to thirty years. 

In those years, some of the most common types of repairs and services that are needed include: 

• Routine septic tank maintenance: This happens when you stick to a schedule, and have septic service providers visit your home to pump the tank, check water flow, and ensure that all parts are working properly. You only need to do this (on average) every few years. Even if you’ve recently bought a home and don’t know the full history of the system, it’s possible to start and stick to a recommended schedule based on the type of system you own. 
• Repairing broken and worn down parts: There are two different types of septic systems – anaerobic and aerobic. An anaerobic system relies on bacteria within the tank to break down the solids naturally without adding extra air. An aerobic system features a motor that promotes movement of the water (and solids) within the tank. This movement utilizes the presence of extra air to promote bacterial growth.
  • Since there are fewer moving parts within an anaerobic system, the focus here when things break is on the tank, the pipes or the lids. These wear down over time and need to be removed and upgraded.
  • With an aerobic system, the most commonly replaced item is a septic tank aerator. This piece is almost constantly in motion, and might simply wear down over time. Another common replacement is due to larger solids – wipes, feminine hygiene products, etc – twisting around them and causing motor burnout.
• Internal component replacement: This is a little more complicated to explain, and seeing that these parts need to be fixed will require draining the tank and taking a closer look. Septic services appointments can tell you whether or not things like the baffles, motor, walls of the tank or even the vent components need to be addressed. The sooner these items are taken care of, the better, because letting the issues escalate can lead to larger problems. 

Septic Tank Maintenance Products Exist, Too

There is more to a system than simply ensuring that all parts work. You must also do your part to ensure you’re taking care of your system. For many homeowners, the largest septic tank issue is that the bacterial colonies within the system.  The issues? This bacteria isn’t growing and thriving, or that they weren’t properly introduced into the system. 

One option? Septic tank treatments. 

Septic tank maintenance products are more than the actual pieces to the system that allow it to do what it needs to. They also include things like additives for the tank. 

To choose the best septic tank maintenance products and septic tank treatments, you should choose one that meets the following criteria. 

• Is safe for the environment
• Contains naturally occurring bacteria
• Not harmful to the tank or its components
• Highly recommended by reputable septic service providers

 

It might seem difficult to find something that meets all of these guidelines. However, most septic tank service providers will be able to guide you in the right direction. If they recommend a specific type of septic tank treatment, the sooner you introduce it, the better. One common – and ideal – solution is Fresh Lemon Blue, which is an additive that introduces the right amount of “good” bacteria – and smells great, too.

For more information on this additive, or to speak to a septic services provider that will be able to answer all of your questions, visit https://www.aeration-septic.com and schedule an appointment today.