Tips To Ensure Your Septic System Is Not Overwhelmed This Holiday Season
With millions of Americans rushing around to prepare for the Christmas season, it can be easy to overlook some of the systems at our own homes. Not many people think twice about having all the in-laws over for the holidays, cooking up big meals, etc., but extra people and usage will mean increased stress and strain on your toilets, showers, and other water resources, putting a strain on your septic system this season. Is your system able to withstand this extra usage? Perhaps. The team at Custom Septic in Minnesota want you to be as prepared as you can, to avoid any catastrophic events with septic or sewage this season!
Generally, septic systems are not the same as the common city sewer systems familiar to people. In the city sewer system, once the unwanted waste has been flushed down a sewer drain, it is transported to a water treatment plant for treatment. Conversely, septic tanks are owned by people and are located on private land. Waste drained down a septic drain doesn’t go very far from its source. It’s being stored in an underground tank until a septic pumping firm is contacted to empty it. And so, it is the homeowners’ responsibility to schedule when to pump the tank. 
Many of us do not realize that bureaucracy was invented to make human life more efficient. In fact, there are many times when it meets that goal. However, bureaucracy is very often seen as a necessary (or sometimes unnecessary) impediment. Bureaucracies tend to slow processes down, if not prevent the completion of projects. Septic systems are affected by bureaucracy too, and for good reason. Septic systems that are not held to rigorous standards are more likely to fail, and the unmistakable smell of raw sewage in the entire neighborhood is all it usually takes to convince people of the need for high standards 
During the summer months, the last thing folks think about is septic care. However, an increase in activity during this time of year could be putting a strain on your septic tank system. Additional laundry, houseguests, and the rainy season are typical activities during the summer. Without proper septic care, you could be faced with non-flushing toilets, sewage backups or a stinking, saturated backyard. The following tips can help you avoid septic tank problems and reduce or eliminate costly service calls and repairs.
The holidays often put added strain on septic systems. From extra cooking to extra guests, there are a variety of issues that can cause septic tank overload, drains backing up, or clogged pipes. Following are a few tips that Custom Septic suggests to help prepare your septic system for the holiday season.
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