After struggling for quite some time with our septic system, I realized there might be a problem with the way we were approaching various aspects of plumbing. For starters, we didn't think too much of putting things down the garbage disposal, which created some serious issues later on down the road. We were left struggling with drains that just didn't work properly, and so we started carefully considering ways to change things. We talked with a plumber about septic system maintenance, and they had some tips that improved our experience. Check out this website for awesome tips on managing septic tanks.
All your home's drains lead to your septic tank, so you need to be careful what you put down there to avoid clogs or a septic system failure. Here are five things that you shouldn't put down your kitchen drain.
1. Coffee Grounds: Coffee grounds should not go in your septic tank because they can clump up. The clumps will not only clog your kitchen sinks, but also the pipes leading to your tank and the tank itself.
2. Grease: Fatbergs is a term to describe grease that has been poured down the drain and coagulated before becoming stuck to all the floating solids in their municipal sewer system. While your septic system cannot accommodate a mass that large, just the image of a fatberg alone should make you set up a grease can on your countertop for all future cooking fat extras.
3. Milk: No, you read that right. You cannot dump milk down the drain. It is illegal for a business to dump milk down the drain; they must dispose of it properly. This is because milk is harmful to the environment since it takes an above-average amount of oxygen to break it down and has been known to smoother entire ecosystems. Your septic system is its own miniature ecosystem that needs oxygen to break down the solids in it. A gallon of expired milk will disrupt the balance in this ecosystem.
4. Chia Seeds: While chia seeds are now considered a superfood, you have to be careful. They swell when exposed to water and, if you are not careful, can make you sick if they swell up in your throat or stomach. Your septic system is no different. To be on the safe side, throw any uneaten chia seeds in the trash can.
5. Flour: If you have ever completed a paper mache project in scouting or at school, you know that you can mix flour with water to form a primitive glue-like substance. The more flour you add, the goopier it becomes. This can be great fun if you remember how to dispose of it correctly. If you send it down the drain, the goopy mess will join forces with any paper products or solid elements in your septic tank to create a massive clump that you do not want to deal with.
Taking care of your septic system starts with what you try to shove down the kitchen sink. For further assistance, contact septic system companies.
Share24 July 2020
