Out of sight and out of mind—does this describe your relationship with your septic system? If you are like most homeowners, you probably never give much thought to what happens to what goes down your drain. But if you rely on a septic system to treat and dispose of your household waste water, what you don’t know can hurt you. Proper operation and maintenance of your septic system can have a significant impact on how well it works and how long it lasts.
Why Maintain Your System?
The most important reason to maintain your system is to protect the health of your family, your community, and the environment. When septic systems fail, inadequately treated household waste water is released into the environment. Any contact with untreated human waste can pose significant health risks, and untreated waste water from failing septic systems can contaminate nearby wells, groundwater, and drinking water sources. Also, failed septic systems can contribute to the pollution of local rivers, lakes, and shorelines that your community uses for recreational activities.
