5 Ways to Keep Your Septic System Healthy

One of the essential elements of a residential property is the septic system. Yet despite its importance, 
it is often overlooked by most property owners. Most homes and offices nowadays have septic 
systems, but unfortunately, many people do not know where the septic tank is located within their 
properties. Most people are not aware that septic maintenance is crucial to ensure the health of a 
septic system and thereby guarantee its longevity. Sadly, septic systems are often inadvertently taken 
for granted and are sometimes consequently mistreated by those who are unaware of the need to 
manage their water usage responsibly. Proper care and maintenance of the septic system are needed 
to avoid requiring component repairs, which can be troublesome and costly.

Having even a basic knowledge of how the septic system works will make you more conscious of the 
things that you do that can affect the system negatively and might cause damage. Periodic 
professional *septic maintenance Muskegon septic maintenance Grand Haven septic maintenance 
Whitehall septic maintenance Holland septic maintenance Coopersville septic maintenance Allendale 
septic maintenance Twin Lake* can help ensure that your septic system is in tiptop shape. Observing 
the following simple practices can also keep your septic system healthy.

1. Use water efficiently. 

All the water a household uses will go down its pipes and will eventually all wind up in the septic 
system. The less water you use, the less water will enter the septic system. Using water efficiently will 
improve the septic system's operation, and the risk of failure is also reduced.

2. Flush properly. 

Everything that goes down your toilet will end up in your septic system and will affect how well the 
system works. Toilets are not garbage cans. Do not flush anything aside from toilet paper and human 
waste. Never flush sanitary napkins, condoms, non-flushable wipes, diapers, cigarette butts, and other 
stuff that should be disposed of in the trash can.

3. Mind what you send down the kitchen sink. 

The bacteria in the septic system work by naturally breaking down the waste products sent down the 
drain. Unnecessary things like food particles, grease, and excess detergents going down the drain will 
overburden these bacteria, which can result in your septic system not functioning correctly and 
becoming blocked. This can lead to requiring repairs, extra pumping, and special maintenance.

4. Use environment-friendly cleaning products or other natural alternatives. 

Avoid using chlorine-based bleach in cleaning your home. Chemical cleaners tend to be a health 
hazard to many people because of its potent ingredients. Although bleach can kill the bacteria on your 
kitchen and toilets, all of the beneficial bacteria in your septic tank will also perish. This can affect the 
tank's balance and function and might even render the tank useless. If the use of bleach can't be 
avoided, use it sparingly and in low concentrations.

5. Protect the area around the septic system. 

Keep your septic system free of damage, especially the ground above. Never use the ground above 
 the septic tank as parking space or playground area and avoid building any structures such as 
gazebos and deck on top of it. Planting trees above and in the immediate vicinity of the tank is also not 
advisable as the roots may damage the system.

For trusted septic maintenance service, contact us at

Muskegon: 231-739-7423

Grand Haven: 616-847-1072

Whitehall: 231-893-4252

Holland: 616-392-8988

Coopersville: 616-837-1800

Allendale: 616-895-9080

Twin Lake: 231-828-5595

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Service Areas: Muskegon, Grand Haven, Whitehall, Holland, Coopersville, Allendale, and Twin Lake.

An efficient septic system is an essential element of your household. Proper care and maintenance of 
the septic system is an essential part of housekeeping that should not be overlooked and taken for 
granted.