Co-Owner · December 15, 2021
Every new year, millions of people set out to make some positive changes. Most resolutions are about health or work, but there are some new year's resolutions that are good for you and your septic system too.
And boy, we’ve got a little something for everyone:
For The Conservationist
How much water your home uses varies depending on any number of things, including how many people live in your household, your daily water usage, and appliance efficiency, but, essentially, the typical single-family home averages nearly 8,000 gallons of water usage each month.
If you’re looking to be more mindful of your water usage in the new year we recommend starting small.
- Use the proper load size settings on your washing machine to avoid wasting water and energy.
- Avoid doing all household laundry in one day. Though it seems like a time saver, it doesn’t allow your septic system to enough time to treat waste.
- Only run your dishwasher when it’s full.
- Collect rain water to use for watering your plants.
For The Eco Friendly
Over 60 million people across the country rely on septic tanks to treat wastewater, and as one of those homeowners, we know you’ve wondered about septic tank additives.
We recommend Just Flush. It's an easy-to-use, super concentrated, all-natural, non-toxic septic sludge and odor eliminator. It's chemical-free, and it works best used monthly, like a booster shot for your system. It's available for purchase on our website or as part of our Preferred Customer Program.
Another habit that's good for the earth and your septic? Composting. Your garbage disposal can handle a lot, but some food scraps need to go somewhere else, or you'll end up with clogs, drainage problems, and a stinky sink. Skip the mess and feed your garden instead.
For The Prepared
Regular maintenance protects your property, your health, and your wallet. By scheduling regular maintenance for your home or business septic system, you don’t have to worry about your septic system turning into a big, messy, and likely costly, mess.
Regular pumping, cleaning lateral lines when needed, adjusting flow equalization, and removing debris all keep your septic system working its best. Our Preferred Customer Program covers all of that and more.