Septic System Maintenance (Is It Important?)
A septic tank system is a vital component of your home. While the system often goes unnoticed, it is hard at work twenty-four hours a day treating and disposing of your household waste. As the adage “out of sight out of mind” implies, many homeowners ignore or fail to schedule regular septic system maintenance. A neglected septic system can lead to a myriad of problems such as an unpleasant sewage odor, seeping or overflowing septic tanks and leach fields in addition to backed up or overflowing toilets that could introduce toxic sewage into your home.
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 
Having a plumber that you can call whenever an issue arises should be a top priority for any homeowner. Not handling plumbing repairs timely and efficiently can lead to bigger problems down the road. There may also be times when you are going through home upgrades where a plumber is needed. Whether you are in need of plumbing repairs or need a plumber to assist with a home improvement project, our team at Dan’s Plumbing & Septic should be the team that you choose.
Homes that are connected to city or municipal water and sewage have some luxuries that homes with septic systems do not. For instance, houses connected to municipal systems tend to not have to worry about using garbage disposals. However, houses that are connected to septic systems should never use garbage disposals. Garbage disposals are capable of causing significant damage to septic systems. It is possible for you to take some easy steps to ensure that your septic system remains functional, and with help from our team
Most good things in life have a flip side, and septic tanks are really no different. Homeowners whose properties have septic systems understand the benefits of those systems, and how they compare to being tied in to the municipal sewage and water systems. The flip side to owning a property with a septic system is that the septic tank will eventually need to be pumped and cleaned in order to ensure that it lasts for its projected life span. If you have had your septic tank pumped and cleaned before, you know that it is a smelly process that can make for a short period
Your home’s plumbing is not visible, but it is arguably one of the most important systems on your entire property. It is what keeps water flowing to your kitchen, bath(s), toilets, and laundry facility and prevents that water from going where it should not (causing water damage). When you have a problem with your plumbing, it’s always best to hire a professional licensed plumber who has the skill, training and experience to handle the issue quickly and efficiently. Dan’s Plumbing & Septic specializes in residential and commercial plumbing services for homeowners and business owners in Anoka County.