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Many Atlanta homes and even some businesses have septic systems for their sewage. As the owner of the property it is your responsibility to maintain proper functionality of your septic system. There are several actions that can easily be taken to ensure decades of use from your system. It is better to maintain your system as well as being less expensive in the long run.

Maintain your Atlanta area drains and waste disposal system by having an Atlanta plumber inspect your entire system periodically – every year or two. When your septic system needs pumping, be sure to have it done in a timely fashion.

Septic systems have four main components. They is the pipe that comes from the home, the septic tank which separates fats, solid wastes and liquids, a drain field for fluid overflow, and the soil which is full of microbes that will absorb the drainage and devouring the pollutants. To maintain your septic system in optimal performance mode The EPA recommends you have your system inspected and pumped every three to five years.

During the inspection, scum and sludge will be measured. The inspector will check if the sludge is within 12 inches of the outlet tee or scum is within six inches of the tee. If the solid wastes get too close to the outlet tee, there is potential it will be sucked out with the liquids. Note the levels of the scum and sludge in your maintenance report. Keeping a record of the measures will give you a good indication of how often you will need to have your septic tank pumped out.

A great way to ensure that your septic will work for years is to make sure to have efficient plumbing. Low-flow toilets and faucet aerators can help reduce water usage helping your septic and drain field from flooding. This will help your pocketbook because your water bill will be lower. The more people you have in your home the more the septic will be used.