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Maintenance Tips for Septic Tanks During Winter

Having a frozen septic tank during the winter is probably one of the worst situations you could be in. A frozen septic system will result in damaged septic parts and, as a result, a failed unusable system. Call West Michigan Septic Sewer Drain for immediate assistance. Here are the things that you need to do to as preventative measures : ·          Proper Insulation. Septic tanks, including the drain field, trench or mound, need a protective cover to trap the heat inside the system. Anaerobic bacteria that break down solid waste materials and treat wastewater need heat to maintain a high level of metabolism. An insulating blanket or cover will keep the anaerobic bacteria working. ·          Soil and Snow Compaction. Driving over the drain field of your septic system causes soil and snow to compact.  When the soil is compacted, it becomes dense and wouldn’t be able to filter and drain the...