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1.  Pumping the Septic Tank Isn't Necessary if You Use Additives

For proper maintenance of a septic system, routine septic pumping is necessary (every 3 to 4 years). It is the best maintenance you can do for your septic system.  You want to make sure your septic sludge doesn't get too thick.  It is usually less than half the tank's normal capacity.  Adding yeast cakes, etc. isn't going to buy you more time between proper septic pumping maintenance.

2.  Putting Off Septic Pumping vs. A New Septic System

When money is tight, and you put off getting your routine septic pumping, in the long run, you could potentially be causing a more expensive issue.  A septic pumping may cost you a few hundred dollars, when a costly repair or replacement may cost you many thousands.  The purpose of a routine septic pumping is to get the solids and sludge out of your tank before they get too full, and are pushed out into your leaching field.  Once the solids get out into the leaching, it will plug up the percolation of liquids, and foul out your leaching.

3.  Most Things Can Be Flushed Down Drain or Toilet

The only items you want to flush down your drains are waste water and septic.  That's it.  Things that upset the normal bacteria flora needed for proper breakdown of the solids are things like bleach, other cleaners, coffee grounds, kitty litter, grease and oils, flush able wipes and feminine products.  Some also lead to a blockage, which can cause a tank malfunction and pipe damage.  Never have a water softener system discharge into your septic system.  The sodium or potassium can deteriorate your septic tank and pipes, plus kill the natural bacteria needed.

4.  If You Properly Maintain Your Septic, You'll Never Need To Replace It

No matter how well you do proper septic pumping maintenance, there will be a time when you will need to replace the Septic System.  A routinely performed septic cleaning, not putting things down the drain that are a no no, you could get a good 20 to 35 years out of your septic system.  When you start to notice that your pumping schedule needs to happen sooner than before, you smell odors from drains, get clogs or a septic backup, it's time to call your septic professional and inquire what is happening.  Sometimes a simple repair, but then it could just be time for a replacement, and your septic system is at the end of it's lifespan.

5.  I Can Build on Top of My Septic

It is not recommended that any structures be built above your septic. If you have a septic issue, and your septic professional needs to see what is happening, they need to access the area.  Building a shed, deck or patios over the septic is not a good choice.

If you need a septic professional, call Abrahamson Septic LLC, your local septic professionals with over 60 years experience.  We service the Greater Norwich area, we are your family owned and operated 3rd generation septic pros.

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