Many people do not give a lot of thought as to what their West Chester septic services do for them. Many people are also unfamiliar with how their system works. In order to be a little more cognizant of what is going on in order to prevent problems from happening, we’ve compiled a list of things that you should know about your septic system.
1. What kind of system do you have? There are standard systems and also variations of the standard system that can make a profound difference in how your septic system operates. It will also make a difference in what kind of maintenance you will need. If you are currently unaware of what kind of West Chester sewer system you have, contact Tri-County Water today to have an inspection to find out for sure.
2. Where is your system located? If you are to have West Chester septic services performed for maintenance, you’ll need to know where it is located. It’s also important to know where your system is located in order for you take care of your drainfield.
3. How can you tell if your septic system is failing? If your septic system fails, it becomes a health hazard to you and your family. If you notice frequent backups occurring in the bathroom, a terrible odor in your backyard, or wastewater pooling in your drainfield, your septic system has probably failed. In the event that this happens to you, you’ll need to have West Chester septic and sewer services to your residence immediately in order to replace the system.
4. What type of care do I apply to my septic system? First of all, you should make sure to watch your water use so to not flood your drainfield. Daily water used per person should not exceed 50 gallons of water. This includes laundry, showers, and toilet flushes. In addition, you should never put anything into your septic system other than waste. This includes cotton swabs, coffee grounds, cigarette butts, sanitary napkins, etc. You should also not put chemicals down your drain in order to avoid excessive West Chester septic services maintenance and charges.
Contact our 19380 sewer services at Tri-County Water today for more information. Schedule a consultation in order to find out where your system is located, the current status of your system, or any concerns you might want to address.
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