Approximately 25% of homes in the United States use a septic system, but how many realize how often they should be cleaned? Septic cleaning is seemingly little-understood, but do you ever take a moment to think about what all is going into your tank?
Septic tanks get used far more than you might realize. The average American home uses about 70 gallons of water per person. Every day. All of that water goes into your septic tank. Typically, your tank should hold about two days of wastewater, as that’s the approximate time it will take for solids to settle and the water will be able to filter through.
Adding to the complication, Continue reading “It May be Time to Clean your Septic”