How well do you understand septic systems?
To see if you know enough about yours, answer the following questions. If you can't answer all of them, your septic system could become a huge aggravation, public nuisance, health hazard, and financial burden.
- Do you know how a septic system works?
- Do you know what causes septic systems to fail?
- Do you know what it costs to replace a faulty septic system?
- Do you know that a faulty septic system creates health hazards and pollutes the groundwater?
If you are like most people, you know very little about your septic system. This is understandable. You know the old sayings, "Out of sight, out of mind", and "If it ain't broke, don't fix it". In most rural areas, septic systems function as both sewers and sewage treatment plants. All household waste, good or bad, is disposed of through the septic system. Proper operation of septic systems is essential to health, property value, and ecology.
Following these tips and observing these warning signs will help to ensure a long-lasting sewage system, avoid expensive repairs, and protect everyone's water supply.