Action Septic Tank Service urges you to care for your septic system in an environmentally-friendly way. Here are some of our greener tips you can practice in your home or business:
1. Keep hazardous chemicals from going down your drains. They get rid of the good bacteria that live inside your septic tank and break down waste. These chemicals could also contaminate the groundwater. Examples include fuels, motor oils, antifreeze and pesticides.
2. Conserve water. Not only is using less water better for our environment, it also lessens the strain on your septic system. Practice water conservation by following these tips: repair leaky faucets and pipes, take shorter showers, use your dishwasher and washing machines only for full loads, install water-saving shower heads, upgrade older toilets with WaterSense® models, read your water meter to check for hidden leaks, adjust your watering schedule to coordinate with seasonal weather conditions and landscape needs, direct water away from rain gutters and HVAC systems and minimize the use of your garbage disposal.
3. Use household cleaning products that are environmentally safe. Avoid using products containing too much bleach, pine oils and other hazardous chemicals.
4. Install a septic filter to prevent solids and non-biodegradable objects from entering and clogging the drainfield. Have the filter cleaned every time you service your septic system.
5. Schedule annual septic inspections. Septic inspections include locating the septic system, uncovering the manhole and inspection ports, checking the connections, measuring the scum and sludge layers and checking the septic tank itself.
6. Pump your septic tank every 2-3 years. This will extend the life of your septic system and help to give you optimal performance.
Be septic smart! For more septic information and service, please call 770-922-1434 and visitwww.actionseptictankservice.
