Improve Your Septic System with Efficient Water Use

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Regular septic tank maintenance is an important step in improving your home waste water treatment.  By reducing stress on the system, you can keep your septic system running smoothly for a long time.  One of the best ways to do this is making your home more water-efficient.  The EPA offers a few tips on how you can improve water use in your home to keep your septic system running smoothly.

Water Use Tips:

• Upgrade to Efficient Toilets – Toilets account for up to 30% of the water use in the average home.  Newer toilets use less water per flush.  Using less water will keep your septic system from being flooded with household water.
• Install Faucet Aerators & Efficient Showerheads – These additions can help reduce the volume of water entering your septic system. 
• Check for Leaks – Small drips can add up over time, adding gallons of unnecessary water to your system every day.
• Watch Waste Disposal – Do not flush objects down your toilet that may clog your system.  Dental floss, feminine hygiene products, diapers, cat litter, paper towels, and other bulky objects can clog and potentially damage the septic system.  Household chemicals can also hurt the biological treatment taking place in your septic system and even contaminate local groundwater.
• Washing Machine Use – Doing several loads of laundry in a row may save you time, but it can also flood your septic system.  Try to spread water use throughout the course of the week.

Conservative water use can improve the efficiency of your septic system and reduce the risk of failure.  For more tips on how to care for your septic system, check out this homeowner’s guide.  You can also contact Pipe Wrench Plumbing with any of your installation, repair, or plumbing service needs.  Call 865-583-3957 to contact our office for service today!