Maintaining proper hygiene at home requires regular cleaning with detergents and safe disposal of waste. The waste may emanate from the kitchen, bathroom or toilets. This effluent has to be disposed to either an offsite tank or have one installed within the compound. The tank must be regularly maintained to avoid overfilling and leakages that may release a bad odor. Septic pumping in Cape Coral FL is one of the common ways of maintaining the tank and prolonging its life.
Draining the tank avoids filling up and prevents drainage and environmental problems. This includes air pollution due to overfilling and blocking of the drainage pipes that enable proper disposal of wastes. Additionally, draining should be done regularly depending on the container size, amount and the type of effluent. Other methods of prolonging the life span of the septic system include;
Avoid planting trees
Planting of fibrous or tap rooted trees near or above the tank can damage it. This is caused by penetration of the roots causing development of cracks. These leakages are common with containers made of concrete.
Car Parking and placement of slabs
The weight of the vehicle exerts a lot of pressure on the top of the tank, and this may cause it to collapse or sink downwards. Most cars have weight exceeding one metric ton which is enough to damage a tank buried shallowly. Placing heavy slabs to cover the top part can also damage the tank
Avoid disposal of solid materials
Many people dispose solid materials via the drainage system that either clog it or eventually form huge deposits on the bottom of the tank. If the tank is not cleaned for a long time, the sediments may accumulate to the level of the inlet. This consequently reduces the efficiency of the system causing backflow of drainage.
Disposing of oil properly
One should avoid pouring grease and other types of oil via the drainage system to avoid clogging the drain field. This hinders the soil’s ability to absorb the liquid matter. Additionally, oil is a health hazard, especially to the aquatic animals and may cause death if there is recycling of water done for use in the fish ponds.
