Keeping Your Septic System in Good Working Order
Septic systems have the important responsibility of disposing of your home’s waste in a hygienic way. Since they’re separate from the municipal sewer system and are located underground on your property, it’s especially crucial that your septic system is working properly. Whether you want to prevent problems from occurring or fix a problem that’s already occurred, the team at Loose Deuce Septic & Tank Services performs septic tank maintenance and repair in Eugene, OR, and nearby areas. Get in touch with us by phone or online to start the conversation about how we can help you and your septic system.
Benefits of Septic Maintenance
You may wonder what the point is of getting your septic system professionally maintained. We’ve laid out some key perks of getting routine septic tank maintenance performed by our team at Loose Deuce.
Community Protection
When a septic tank isn’t properly maintained, it can release pollutants into the ground and local waterways. These pollutants commonly found in sewage, like phosphates and nitrates, not only impact the quality of local water, but make it harder for fish and other aquatic wildlife to thrive. Getting your septic tank maintained reduces the likelihood of this happening.
Stay Healthy
Health is one of the most important reasons to get routine septic tank maintenance in Eugene, OR. The waste in the septic tank is dangerous if it comes in contact with humans or animals due to the range of bacteria and organisms living in it. Especially if it gets into your drinking water, you risk diseases and severe health outcomes.
Money Saved
If you skimp on your maintenance, you’ll end up needing septic tank repair sooner, or even a full-on replacement. Both of those services are far more expensive than the average septic maintenance visit, so you should make sure to stay up-to-date on your tune-ups.
Ways to Maintain Your Own Septic Tank
As a homeowner, there are things you can do to help maintain your septic system:
- Never put waste such as grease or oil down your kitchen drain.
- Make sure you only flush waste and toilet paper down your toilets.
- Space out your laundry loads throughout the week to avoid overfilling the septic tank.
- Don’t pour any chemicals down your drains.
- Use little-to-no antibacterial soaps or bleach that end up down your drains.
Often-Needed Septic Tank Repair
Even if your septic tank system is properly maintained, septic repairs are inevitable. Some of the most common services for septic tank repair in Eugene, OR, that we perform include the following.
Septic Tank Cracks
Over time, as your septic tank ages, cracks begin to form. This can lead to your septic tank leaking into the surrounding ground or contamination getting into your tank.
Inlet or Outlet Pipes Broken
Pay attention to any strange gurgling sounds or sewage backups. The culprit may be a clog that has caused your inlet or outlet pipes to break open completely.
Blocked Filters
Since we rely on the filter to keep solids out of the drain field, when the filter gets clogged it can lead to sudden backups.
Tank Overflows
If your tank has filled up too quickly or hasn’t been pumped recently enough, it will start to overflow. You may end up smelling the foul sewage odors and dealing with backups or slow draining.
Saturated Drain Field
Our team often performs drain field repair so that the wastewater can be properly absorbed, since you don’t want it to rise to the surface of your yard.
Schedule Maintenance & Repair for Your Septic System Today
When you need septic tank maintenance or repair in Eugene, OR, and the surrounding areas, reach out to us at Loose Deuce Septic & Tank Services. You can reach us by giving us a call or filling out the online contact form on this website.
