#1 Don't put anything down your septic that can't be degraded.
#2 Use a Septic Tank Treatment. I treat my septic once a month and I can go longer without pumping.
#3 Have your septic at least checked every 3-5 years and pumped if needed!
The most important thing you can do to maintain your septic tank is to stop putting a living room carpets worth of non-biodegradable, non-settlable, tiny, poly fibers into it every year. Thats what you are doing now unless you have a +300 micron washing machine lint trap.
For clogging, slow drains, drain field failure visible by wet spots in your yard, use the all-natural advanced formula Septic-Helper 2000 and Enza drain line cleaner from MillerPlante.net, It has the 8 natural bacteria and enzymes that digest the waste in the tank and out in the drain field. To reduce your phosphate and nitrate levels to zero coming from your Laundry, use their new all-natural, allergen free Enza washer-balls. According to the EPA, chemicals used in the home are the #1 problem polluting water supplies and water wells.
The Enza Washer Balls, in contact with water, the ceramic contained in the Laundry Ball releases electrons, thus forming active oxygen and hydrogen peroxide (oxygenated water). The water that comes in contact with Washing Ball, either gains or loses electrons. The reaction generates powerful oxidized reducing power. The term oxidized reducing power means the phenomena that gives or receives electrons to a substance. When a substance loses electrons by combining with oxygen, it is called oxidization, and the phenomenon receiving the electrons that lose oxygen is called reduction. The electrons, released from the ceramic, dissolve the water (H2O), and perform purification repeatedly with the chemical reaction with the hydrogen-generated ion and the active oxygen provided with electrons.
New federal regulations require that states clean up their water supplies. It mandates new inspections on all septic systems, water wells and with funding, local waterways. A failed inspection would include a slow drain in your leach field, low septic tank bacteria levels or elevated Nitrate levels in your Water Well or local Water Supplies; could require replacement of your entire system for $10K to $80K+ or connect to the city sewer system for $5K to $40K. The new inspections are failing 12% of systems each year and 82% of those older than 1977. Contact your local County Health Department for more information on regulations in your area.
A septic tank plumbing diagram illustrates the layout and connections of pipes and components in a septic system, showing how waste flows from the house to the septic tank and then to the drain field for treatment and disposal.
The best septic tank system would depend on the bathroom that its intended for. Do online and in store research will help you to determine whats best for you.
Drano is not effective for unclogging a septic tank. It can be harmful to the bacteria in the tank that break down waste, potentially causing more problems. It is best to use septic-safe products or call a professional for help with septic tank clogs.
I would like to help you but I do not know where you are located. There is a septic treatment product called Rid-x.
It is not recommended to shower if your septic tank is full, as it may lead to backups and potential damage to your plumbing system. It is best to have your septic tank emptied before using any water fixtures in your home.
There is no national cleaning agency for septic tanks. The best resource to find a septic tank cleaner is a local yellow pages or the company that installed the original.
A septic system diagram illustrates how wastewater flows from a building into a septic tank, where solids settle and liquids flow into a drain field for further treatment in the soil.
Septic Treatment from CleanLeaf Products will work - it degrades and consumes any organic-based buildup (like soap and waste) and will recharge the good bacteria in your tank to improve your septic performance. Good stuff
It is unadvisable to clean your septic tank yourself, because opening the tank can release dangerouse gases and bacteria. Thus, it is best to hire a professional for this job.
A septic tank leach field diagram shows how wastewater from a septic tank is dispersed into the soil for natural filtration and treatment. The leach field functions by allowing the wastewater to seep into the ground, where it is purified by soil organisms and processes before re-entering the groundwater system.
The aeration tank in a septic system helps in the treatment of wastewater by introducing oxygen into the tank, which promotes the growth of aerobic bacteria. These bacteria break down organic matter in the wastewater more efficiently, resulting in cleaner water that can be safely released into the environment.
Inspect your system once each year. Keep maintenance records. Check with a certified septic technician for help with system problems. And Pump out your septic tank when needed.