Septic System Services by Phillips Plumbing
Septic systems are used to treat and dispose of wastewater from the toilets, kitchens and washing machines in homes where a public sewer system isn’t available. New York State provides detailed standards for septic system design and installation, ensuring systems are built to meet each home’s wastewater needs while protecting the environment. Regular inspections by certified septic professionals are crucial to system longevity and environmental safety. Find out phillipsplumbing.us
Septic system services include the installation, repairs and maintenance of a septic tank and a soil absorption field. The drainfield is responsible for filtering wastewater as it exits the septic tank and moves into the surrounding soil. Services may also include clearing blockages in the drainfield, removing vegetation that could clog pipes, or repairing leaks throughout the system.
Why Regular Septic Maintenance Is Crucial for Your Home
The septic tank is a concrete or fiberglass water-tight container that holds household wastewater from sinks, toilets and washing machines. Its size is based on the number of bathrooms and volume of water usage in the house. Inside the tank, heavy solid waste settles at the bottom, fats and grease float to the top, and a layer of clear liquid waste flows out through an outlet baffle. The septic tank is sized so that the heaviest solids and floating fats are held until the next scheduled pumping, while a small amount of bacteria feed on heaviest solids to liquefy them.
It’s important to reduce the amount of wastewater entering your septic system to help prevent malfunctions and prolong the life of the septic tank and drainfield. A good way to do this is by reducing indoor water use. Replace older toilets with high-efficiency models that use 1.6 gallons or less per flush, and install faucet aerators and shower flow restrictors.
Phillips Plumbing, Wells, & Septic
471 Fred King Rd, Hartwell, GA 30643
(706) 376-3422
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