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Septic Inspections and Troubleshooting
What
is a septic system?
What is the Recommended
Maintenance?
How to prolong the life of your septic system
by decreasing water usage
http://www.h2ouse.org/tour/index.cfm
Simple test to see if you have leaking appliances
in your home
http://www.h2ouse.org/action/details/action_elements.cfm? actionID=F56F50F2-34E3-4095-9A919C304D945B5F
What does a Septic System look like
http://www.maine.gov/dhs/eng/plumb/images.htm
Different Types of Septic Systems (Mound, Sand
Filter, etc)
http://www.metrokc.gov/health/wastewater/types.htm
Do you have questions on Septic Systems
SepticExpert@KeyInspectionservices.com
Did you know about 25 percent of the U.S. population
relies on decentralized—or onsite—wastewater
treatment systems? About 95 percent of the onsite
wastewater disposal systems are septic systems.
What is a septic system
and why do I need a Septic System Inspection?
A Septic System is a waste management system
for disposing of standard human and household
waste on your property. This is not a glorified
garbage can, so please use caution when flushing
items down the drain. As well, there are many
misconceptions of a septic system. Many believe
if the toilet flushes or the shower drains the
Septic is operating fine; while we find this
is often not the case. At KEY Inspection Services,
it is important for our clients to know not only
how their Septic System is operating but also
learn how to properly maintain the Septic System,
and prolong the life of their leach field. There
are very simple tasks people can do to significantly
prolong the life of their entire Septic System.
The KEY is to understand how the Septic System
has been operating in the past, how the new home
owners can effect the life of the system in the
future, and what steps need to be taken in order
to ensure the home owners will get the most out
of there Septic System Investment in the future.
There is no guarantee on the life of a Septic
System but one can take the proper steps significantly
prolong the life of a septic system.
What is a Septic System Inspection?
If you own a septic system, it is important that
it be properly maintained. How often you need
to pump the solids out of your septic tank depends
on three major factors:
- The number of people in your household;
- The amount of wastewater generated (based
on the number of people in the household and
the amount of water used); and
- The volume of solids in the wastewater (e.g.,
using a garbage disposal will increase the amount
of solids).
Although your septic tank absorption field generally
does not require maintenance, you should adhere
to the following rules to protect and prolong
its functional life:
- Do not drive over the absorption field with
cars, trucks, or heavy equipment.
- Do not plant trees or shrubbery in the absorption
field area, because the roots can get into the
lines and plug them.
- Do not cover the absorption field with hard
surfaces, such as concrete or asphalt. Grass
is the best cover, because it will help prevent
erosion and help remove excess water.
- Do divert surface runoff water from roofs,
patios, driveways, and other areas away from
the absorption field.
Homeowners wanting to take good care of their
septic systems should make note of the following
items that should never be flushed down the drain
or toilet. These items can overtax or destroy
the biological digestion taking place within the
system or clog pumps and pipes.
Take care not to flush the following:
- hair combings
- coffee grounds
- dental floss
- disposable diapers
- kitty litter
- sanitary napkins
- tampons
- cigarette butts
- condoms
- gauze bandages
- fat, grease, or oil
- paper towels
and NEVER flush chemicals that could contaminate
surface and groundwater, such as:
- paints
- varnishes
- thinners
- waste oils
- photographic solutions
- pesticides
For additional information: http://www.nesc.wvu.edu/nsfc/nsfc_septicnews.htm
Recommended Maintenance for an onsite septic
system:
(Created by a Orenco a leading manufacturer of
many of the components of septic systems)
http://www.orenco.com/PDFs/HomeownerManual.pdf
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