Some Things You Should and Shouldn’t Do Concerning Your Septic System

Wondering how to maintain your septic system? The number one thing to remember is that there is nothing that takes the place of having your septic tank pumped. Your septic tank needs to be pumped every three to five years. This is what DHEC recommends. A septic system is usually out of sight and out of mind, which is why we like to remind people that it needs maintenance like most of your home’s other systems. There are a lot of products on the market that make claims to be beneficial to your septic tank and some even claim to take the place of septic tank pumping and it’s just not true. We recommend not wasting your money on products like these. Anything that is added to your system is going to deter what the system is designed to do. A septic system is designed to hold bacteria, so you don’t want to disturb or kill it. Its job is to break everything down in your septic tank so it has to be present to work properly.