I HAVE HEARD THAT THERE ARE MANY OPTIONS FOR DRAIN FIELD MATERIALS. WHICH ONE IS THE BEST? There are many different products on the market. Most have good sides as well as bad. After much research we decided that Ring Industrial's EZ FLOW was the product for us. We found it to have the qualities that we were looking for in a company and product. We have used the product for over 10 years now and have had zero problems. We have also installed it in 32 different counties in south Georgia so it has performed well in many different soil types. This is the only product we install because it has proven itself.
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HOW OFTEN SHOULD I HAVE MY SEPTIC TANK PUMPED AND SERVICED? Servicing a septic system is just as important to the life of the system as changing the oil in your car is to the life of the car. Most areas recommend every 2 to 5 years, depending on the number of people using the facility and the type of sewage being introduced to the system (ie. restaurant/kitchen, public restroom, large number of people). You should check with your local health official for any other requirements. Pumping a system only after problems occur is often too late, the damage is usually done.
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CAN I DRIVE OVER MY SEPTIC SYSTEM? As a genral rule of thumb, NO. There are specialy constructed "Traffic Lids" for the tank that will withstand vehicle traffic, but the standard lids are not built with this in mind. The other area that is often overlooked is the drain field. It does not need any vehicle traffic. Most materials will hold up to the abuse, but the soil structure can become compacted so tightly that the ability to absorb water will be reduced, therefore making it harder for the system to work correctly. Back to Top
WHAT HOUSEHOLD CHEMICALS ARE OKAY FOR MY SEPTIC SYSTEM? Most chemicals will not harm the components of the system (ie.septic tank, drain field material), but they can kill the bacteria needed for a healthy system. Most drain cleaners are bad. Two ounces of the drain cleaner will kill the bacteria in 1000 gallons of sewage. Bleach is also a powerful antibacterial agent.Use of most other cleansers in moderation should not harm system bacteria. There are bacteria additives that can help offset these problems.
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Another often overlooked problem is with people on certain medications. We realise these medications are taken out of neccesity and would never recommend changing any regiment, but antibiotics, chemotherapy, and other medications pass through the body and can kill the bacteria in the system. This is just something to keep in mind when someone in the household in on the medications. Back to Top
WHAT TYPE OF PLANTS CAN I PLANT IN THE AREA? Plant roots can cause severe problems with your system. All plants, trees,and shrubs see the sewage as water and food. They will grow to the system and then clog the lines with roots. You should stick to grass and other plants with small root systems. Trees should be as far away as possible.Another helpful hint is to use copper sulfate in your system. This will help stop root intrusion. Back to Top
THINGS NOT TO FLUSH Certain items should never be flushed. Even though most femine hygiene products claim to be septic tank safe, they often cause problems. They don't seem to break down in a timely manner. We have seen many failures due to clogging from these materials. Don't flush tampons, applicators, napkins, condoms, etc. Back to Top
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