Action Septic Tank Service repaired this failing septic system in Cumming, GA. In the photo, the septic tank is completely overloaded with sludge, solids and water.
Septic systems fail for various reasons. Some examples are outlined below.
Poor septic design and incorrect installation lead to septic failure and may affect public health and safety. Your septic system must be designed according to site conditions, which relates to soil type, slope, groundwater and bedrock. When installing a septic system, local regulations and codes must be followed.
Tree root intrusion also causes septic blockages. Careful landscape planning is highly recommended. Keep trees, plants and shrubs away from your septic system.
Hydraulic overloading, when too much water enters the septic system at once, may cause wastewater to back up in and around your home or business. To help prevent, conserve water. Take shorter showers, fix leaks, install water-saving toilets, shower heads and faucets, select the proper load size when using your washing machine, run your dishwasher only for full loads, and turn off the water while brushing your teeth. For more information about water conservation, including a list of best practices, visit
http://www.epa.gov/greenhomes/ConserveWater.htm.
Driving and parking vehicles and heavy machinery over your septic system may lead to septic trouble and failure. The weight impact can collapse your pipes, chambers and septic tank. Be careful!
Poor septic maintenance negatively affects your system. Action Septic Tank Service recommends scheduling annual septic inspections and having your tank pumped every 2-3 years. Keep pesticides, motor oil, antifreeze, paint thinners, and cooking grease out of your drains. Other common cloggers, including diapers, wipes, paper towels, sanitary products, coffee grounds and cat litter, should be disposed of properly.
For more information, and for service in and around North Atlanta, call Action Septic Tank Service at 770-922-1434. Continue to visit us at www.actionseptictankservice.com.
Action Septic Tank Service is located in Alpharetta-Milton, GA. We provide complete septic and sewer service for North Atlanta, Metro Atlanta and surrounding areas. This includes: Acworth, Alpharetta, Atlanta, Brookhaven, Buckhead, Buford, Canton, Crabapple, Cumming, DeKalb, Duluth, Dunwoody, East Cobb, Gwinnett, Holly Springs, Johns Creek, Lake Lanier, Marietta, Metro Atlanta, Milton, Norcross, North Atlanta, North Fulton, Peachtree Corners, Roswell, Sandy Springs, South Forsyth, Sugar Hill, Suwanee, Waleska, West Cobb and Woodstock.
