Preparing Your Septic System For Minnesota Cold
As the leaves start to change and the temperatures begin to drop, it’s a clear sign that fall has arrived in Minnesota. While many homeowners are busy preparing their homes for the upcoming colder months, one crucial aspect that often is overlooked is the septic system. Proper septic system maintenance is essential year-round, but there are specific tasks you should undertake as we enter the fall season. In this blog post, we’ll discuss some essential tips to ensure your septic system is ready for the autumn months in Big Lake, MN.
The answer is, “absolutely, yes.” Anyone who deals with harsh winters and has a septic tank should know that when temperatures dip, conditions can lead to a frozen septic tank. According to data from the NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration), the frost line can be up to 100 inches deep in the northern parts of Minnesota. Depending on the depth of septic pipes and depth of frost, your septic pipes, tank, or soil treatment system can freeze. Although most septic systems are buried deep enough underground to avoid freezing 
Septic systems are not unlike standard plumbing systems and are therefore prone to freezing during the winter months. The design of septic systems means that the wastewater stays on the property and as such, you don’t only have to worry about supply lines freezing, but the drain lines freezing. Because digging underground during the frozen weather is more labor intensive, the septic professionals at Custom Septic offer some advice for being proactive this season.
While the winter months are typically slow for septic system installations and residential pumping due to the limitation of digging in frozen ground, the amount of emergency work increases due to backups or frozen lines. Like all emergencies, these tend to happen during the holidays or as luck will have it, when weather is at its worst. Here at Custom Septic, we’ve learned the best way to prevent a problem is to plan ahead. Below, are some tips to help you with your septic system through the winter months in Minnesota. 
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